Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has become the richest person in the world with a net worth of over $185 billion. This milestone was achieved after Tesla’s stock price surged, making Musk surpass Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Musk’s wealth has more than quadrupled during the pandemic, mainly driven by Tesla’s soaring stock price. Despite criticism and controversy surrounding his tweets and business decisions, Musk continues to expand his empire with projects like Starlink and Neuralink. With his ambitious goals and innovative mindset, Musk’s influence in the tech and space industries is undeniable.

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