In a rare moment of vulnerability, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, took to his social media platform X to share a poignant truth. ‘Whoever said money can’t buy happiness really knew what they were talking about,’ he posted on Thursday, accompanied by a sad face emoji. This reflection comes amid his skyrocketing wealth, now estimated at a staggering $852 billion following a major merger.
Musk’s empire continues to expand at breakneck speed. SpaceX, his aerospace giant, acquired his AI venture xAI this week, injecting an additional $84 billion into his fortune according to Forbes. This deal solidifies SpaceX as his most valuable asset, surpassing stakes in Tesla and other ventures. Musk has now eclipsed historical titans like John D. Rockefeller, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates in net worth.
The Tesla CEO remains hyper-active on X, where he shapes conversations on everything from space exploration to politics. His post strikes a chord, reminding followers that even unparalleled success doesn’t guarantee personal joy. Tesla’s future compensation package could balloon to $1 trillion if ambitious targets are met over the next decade.
Meanwhile, challenges persist. French authorities raided X’s Paris office on Tuesday, escalating a probe into the platform and its AI chatbot Grok. Prosecutors summoned Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for April hearings over allegations of algorithmic misuse, sexual deepfakes, and Holocaust denial content. This cybercrime investigation, aided by Europol, underscores regulatory pressures on Musk’s tech dominance.
As Musk navigates these highs and lows, his candid admission humanizes one of the most powerful figures in tech, sparking global discussions on wealth and well-being.