In a move that took the internet by surprise, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX, previously offered one billion dollars to change Wikipedia’s name. While the free online platform turned down the offer, Musk recently revealed by that the proposal is still very much on the table.
An account named “Doge Designer” shared the original post’s content on X, prompting Musk to confirm that the offer remains valid.
Back in October 2023, Musk had criticized the Wikimedia Foundation’s finances and raised questions about its funding needs. He then made the bold proposal, suggesting a name change for at least one year in exchange for the hefty sum.
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