Business · 17 February 2026

Elon Musk claims non-parents lack investment in future

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The Tesla billionaire recently claimed that individuals without children possess no investment in the future. This remark targeted Amanda Askell, a philosopher joining the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, who defended her commitment to humanity's long-term success. Furthermore, the tech mogul endorsed social media posts suggesting that voting rights should be restricted exclusively to parents. He frequently argues that falling birth rates endanger global stability.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 February 2026 at 14:03

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