Palo Alto, California – Tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his roles at Tesla and Neuralink, welcomed a new child earlier this year with Shivon Zilis, head of special projects at Neuralink. This marks the third child between the two, adding to their pair of twins born in 2021. Musk has also petitioned to change the children’s names to include both his and Zilis’s last names, reflecting their joint parental roles.
The billionaire entrepreneur has a total of 11 publicly known children, including five with his first wife, three with musician Grimes, and now three with Zilis. Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding underpopulation, advocating for individuals with high IQs to have more children. This sentiment was echoed in his remarks made in 2021 as he discussed the importance of population growth for the future of civilization.
Zilis shared that Musk encouraged her to have children and later offered to be a sperm donor, emphasizing the value he places on genetic inheritance. These insights were revealed in a biography of Musk by author Walter Isaacson. Musk recently reposted a chart highlighting Europe’s “fertility crisis,” underscoring the urgency he sees in addressing population issues on a global scale.
Recent reports have also surfaced detailing past allegations against Musk, including instances where he purportedly asked employees to have his children and engaged in inappropriate behavior with staff members. These revelations have stirred discussions about Musk’s personal life and behavior, shedding light on aspects beyond his groundbreaking ventures in technology and space exploration.
As Musk’s public persona continues to evolve, his actions and statements regarding family planning and relationships have drawn both scrutiny and fascination from the public. The complexities of his personal life intersect with his professional endeavors, painting a multifaceted portrait of a figure who remains at the forefront of innovation and controversy in the modern tech landscape.