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Posted 9/10/2023, 12:00:01 PM

Musk and Gates Clash Over Tesla Stock and Diverging Visions During Factory Visit

Musk gave Gates a tour of his Tesla factory, but they clashed over Musk's focus on batteries and Mars. Gates felt Musk was "overboard" on Mars.
Gates had shorted Tesla stock, betting it would go down. He lost $1.5 billion. Musk was furious about the short position.
Gates suggested philanthropy projects to Musk, who felt most philanthropy was "bullshit." Gates promised to detail project ideas.
After the visit, Gates sent Musk a paper on philanthropy options. Musk only asked if Gates still had a short position.
Though frustrated with Musk, Gates later defended him, saying no one has done more than Musk to push innovation.

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Posted 9/10/2023, 12:00:01 PM

Musk and Gates Clash Over Tesla Stock and Diverging Visions During Factory Visit

Musk gave Gates a tour of his Tesla factory, but they clashed over Musk's focus on batteries and Mars. Gates felt Musk was "overboard" on Mars.
Gates had shorted Tesla stock, betting it would go down. He lost $1.5 billion. Musk was furious about the short position.
Gates suggested philanthropy projects to Musk, who felt most philanthropy was "bullshit." Gates promised to detail project ideas.
After the visit, Gates sent Musk a paper on philanthropy options. Musk only asked if Gates still had a short position.
Though frustrated with Musk, Gates later defended him, saying no one has done more than Musk to push innovation.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Elon Musk Turns Super Mean to Bill Gates After Learning of Tesla Short Bet

9/11/2023

Elon Musk Gives Bill Gates the Cold Shoulder After Losing $500M Tesla Bet

Elon Musk was "super mean" to fellow billionaire Bill Gates after Gates purchased a short position on Tesla stock, resulting in Musk refusing a philanthropy request from Gates.

9/11/2023

Bill Gates and Elon Musk Trade Barbs Over Mars Colonization, Electric Trucks

9/11/2023

Elon Musk Feud with Bill Gates over Tesla Stock Short Reveals Billionaire Rivalry

Elon Musk publicly mocked Bill Gates on Twitter due to a clash over philanthropy and Gates shorting Tesla's stock, highlighting their differences and Musk's unique approach to adult behavior.

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UAW President Criticizes Musk as Greedy, Seeks Pay Raises from Automakers amid Unionization Push

The president of the United Auto Workers union has criticized Elon Musk and claimed that workers at companies like Tesla are struggling while CEOs like Musk profit.

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