Elon Musk Offers $1 Billion to Wikipedia in Exchange for a Name Change
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again made headlines with an unusual offer. Musk has proposed a donation of $1 billion to Wikipedia, but with a catch. He wants the popular online encyclopedia to rebrand itself as “Dickipedia.” While the request may seem whimsical, Musk claims it is for the sake of accuracy.
Musk’s offer quickly gained attention on social media, with users urging Wikipedia to accept the challenge. According to Musk, Wikipedia would have to keep the name “Dickipedia” for a minimum of one year. The tech magnate even posted a snapshot of Wikipedia’s main page with a notice stating, “Wikipedia is not for sale,” to support his idea.
Adding a touch of comedy to the conversation, Musk requested that Wikipedia add an emoji of a cow and a poop to his Wikipedia article, referencing his ownership of X (formerly Twitter). The lighthearted banter continued on social media, attracting significant attention.
In response to Musk’s offer, Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, issued a statement titled “Wikipedia: not beholden to anyone but you.” Wales implored visitors to consider making a $3 donation to the Wikimedia Foundation, highlighting the value gained from Wikipedia. He also acknowledged the challenges of navigating the internet, including the presence of fraudsters and false information.
This is not the first interaction between Musk and Wikipedia. In the past, Jimmy Wales criticized Musk for complying with Turkey’s request to impose content restrictions on Twitter. Musk responded by proposing two options: shutting down Twitter completely or limiting access to certain messages. However, it remains unclear which option prevailed.
In other news, Elon Musk’s venture, The Boring Company, recently achieved a valuation of $7 billion through the sale of investor and employee shares. The sale price of these shares was 22% higher than the company’s previous investment round. The Boring Company is known for its advanced tunneling technology, which increases speed and reduces costs. Its machine, named ‘Prufrock,’ can dig a mile in just one week.
These developments in Musk’s ventures continue to captivate audiences, showcasing his innovative and often unconventional approach to business.
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