$BTC It's insane that Musk can destabilize entire countries, says Bill Gates.
In an interview with The Times of London, the Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder accused Musk of using his fortune and digital influence to "politically destabilize entire countries."
Musk, the world's richest man, has become increasingly involved in European politics, provoking elected leaders and openly flirting with fascist figures and far-right parties in the United Kingdom and Germany.
"It's insane that Musk can destabilize entire countries," Gates said. For him, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX exerts an inordinate influence over global politics, something that should be regulated.
The Microsoft co-founder, in an interview with The Times, also criticized Mark Zuckerberg's decision to backtrack on combating misinformation on Facebook, especially with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.
For Gates, the problem of misinformation is “out of control” and the impact of social media could be catastrophic, especially in matters such as vaccination and public health. According to him, neither governments nor companies seem willing to “fix or improve” this scenario, which could cost lives, creating a “worrying” situation.
The clash opens up a distinction between the billionaires, with Bill Gates defending ethical attitudes, while Musk carries out his plan of extremist ideology and accumulation at any cost.
In this scenario, who is right, Gates or Musk?
