Elon Musk has unleashed a fiery response after Bill Gates accused him of “killing the world’s poorest children,” igniting one of the most explosive public clashes between two of the world’s most powerful tech titans. The feud erupted after Gates, speaking at a global health summit, slammed Musk’s focus on space exploration, claiming it diverts critical resources away from solving poverty and childhood mortality on Earth.
“We have kids dying of malaria, malnutrition, and preventable diseases, and Elon wants to play with rockets,” Gates said in his remarks, sparking immediate headlines and a frenzy on social media.
BREAKING: Bill Gates says Elon Musk’s space ambitions are “killing the world’s poorest children,” fueling a high-profile feud. Musk fires back. https://t.co/2XjFbXzUvD #BillGates pic.twitter.com/nv9qXBFlNq— CNN (@CNN) May 22, 2025
Within hours, Musk responded on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “I’ve donated billions to causes on Earth, including renewable energy, AI safety, and child health. Bill should fact-check before throwing stones from his glass mansion.”
“Space is about survival of humanity,” Musk continued. “If we don’t become multiplanetary, we risk extinction. That includes all children, rich and poor.”
Elon Musk: “SpaceX exists to secure the long-term survival of humanity. I’ve also donated billions to Earth’s problems. Bill Gates should check his facts.” https://t.co/hUp93f9pZL #ElonMusk pic.twitter.com/kMOf9Qcv8K— Bloomberg (@business) May 22, 2025
The clash has ignited a massive online debate. A viral post from @PopCrave read, “Elon Musk vs Bill Gates is the billionaire cage match nobody saw coming—but everybody’s watching.”
Supporters of Gates argue that more immediate needs on Earth should take priority. “You can’t eat a rocket or cure malaria with a Mars mission,” tweeted environmentalist Greta Thunberg. Meanwhile, Musk fans rushed to his defense, pointing to his vast donations to causes like clean water, solar energy, and disaster relief.
Greta Thunberg: “Earth first. Rockets later. Billionaires need to get their priorities straight.” https://t.co/f6tYc4qLNV #ClimateAction pic.twitter.com/afue6T9BLQ— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) May 22, 2025
Experts say the public clash underscores a deep philosophical divide among the world’s richest men. “Gates is focused on present-day suffering; Musk is looking at the long game of human survival,” said tech analyst Kara Swisher on CNN. “Both have valid points, but their egos are now center stage.”
Kara Swisher: “This isn’t just about money—it’s about vision. Gates vs. Musk is a battle over what kind of future we want.” https://t.co/QWVu9TprXm #Tech pic.twitter.com/PLhkgDEjjc— CNN (@CNN) May 22, 2025
As the public keeps score, both billionaires show no sign of backing down. For now, the world is watching, waiting to see if this high-profile war of words turns into action—or simply fuels the next viral moment.
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