Elon Musk sier han vil gi bort SpaceX-aksjer til alle barn i USA

Elon Musk announced his intention to give away his SpaceX shares to every child in the United States next year, according to a post on the social media platform X. The billionaire, who is the richest person in the world with a net worth of over $900 billion, is the CEO of both electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla and space exploration company SpaceX.

Much of Musk's wealth, which is primarily held in SpaceX and Tesla stocks, amounts to around $10.5 billion in SpaceX shares alone. US regulatory authorities estimate that there are approximately 72 million children in the US, making Musk's proposed a share distribution worth around $100 billion, or approximately 146.03 dollars per SpaceX share.

This plan follows a similar initiative by AI company Anthropic, which announced on Sunday that it would set aside a portion of its shares for a fund dedicated to the public good. Anthropic plans to start with five percent of its shares and could increase this percentage as the company's market value grows. The company suggested potential donations to traditional charitable organizations or specific groups within the population.

NASA's SpaceX chief echoed similar sentiments, stating that he plans to give the shares directly to the public and has since confirmed his intention. Musk is not the only one considering this approach. Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump launched "Trump Accounts," a stock savings account for children under 18. Children born between 2025 and 2028 during his second term will qualify for an initial deposit of $1,000 into their accounts.