In 2021, Elon Musk responded to the United Nations World Food Program's claim that a fraction of his wealth could solve global hunger by challenging them to provide a transparent plan. The UN proposed a detailed strategy, and Musk sold Tesla stock, donating $5.7 billion to his Musk Foundation. However, the conversation highlighted issues of accountability, logistics, and the role of billionaires in global crises. While Musk hasn't written the check yet, his challenge spurred significant debate on whether money alone can tackle humanity's biggest problems.
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