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

  • Bill Gates took a short position against Tesla stock, betting its value would drop. When Elon Musk found out, he became "super mean" to Gates.

  • Musk shot down Gates' attempts to discuss philanthropy and donations after learning about the Tesla short position.

  • Gates said he shorted Tesla stock because he expected electric vehicle supply to outpace demand, leading to lower prices.

  • Gates tried to apologize and explain it was just a business decision, but Musk remained hostile.

  • Despite the negativity, Gates and Musk were the top two charitable donors in 2022, giving billions to their foundations.

businessinsider.com
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