A heated dispute has erupted between Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla on the social media platform X. The billionaire venture capitalist accused the Tesla Inc CEO of promoting racism, prompting a fiery response from Musk.
The Dispute Unfolds
Musk fired back with insults directed at Khosla, referencing Khosla’s past effort to restrict public access to a nearby beach. Musk also mentioned his half-Indian partner, Shivon Zilis, and his eldest son with her, Shekhar, named after the 1983 Nobel laureate Indian physicist, Subramanyan Chandrashekhar.
Defense of Private Property Rights
Khosla defended his actions regarding his $37 million beach estate as a matter of private property rights. He also responded to Musk’s post, saying, “try not tweeting ‘SEEMINGLY’ racist stuff next time?”
Musk’s Response
Musk’s response to Khosla was stern, stating:
Vinod, you’re not just such a pompous asshole that you tried to stop the public from using a public beach near your house, you’ve also gone full retard.
My partner, Shivon, is half Indian and my eldest son with her is named in honor of the great Indian physicist Chandrasekhar.
The Feud Begins
The feud began when Khosla accused Musk of promoting racism and urged employees at Musk’s companies, like Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, to join Khosla Ventures’ portfolio. This was in response to a September post by Musk discussing the declining percentage of white people in the global population.
Musk Family on Western Demographics
Musk has previously shared posts discussing shifts in the demographics in the Western world. He has expressed concern about the declining birth rates in Western countries, particularly the United States and South Korea. Notably, Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has made controversial remarks on this front, projecting that the white population would become a minority in the U.S. in 20 years.
The Open AI Link Between Musk-Khosla
The feud between Musk and Khosla is not new. Khosla has been a prominent figure in the industry, making substantial investments in AI startups such as OpenAI and Replit. Notably, Khosla made a significant investment in OpenAI after Musk withdrew his funding. Both Musk and Khosla have been vocal about the potential of AI and robotics to transform industries and free humans from undesirable jobs.
Conclusion
The dispute between Musk and Khosla highlights the intense debate surrounding racism and demographics in the Western world. As the conversation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the feud will impact the tech industry and the future of AI development.