While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are frequently at odds over the future of artificial intelligence, they have found common ground on the importance of having a large family. Altman, who welcomed a child last year, recently reshared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that echoed Musk's long-standing pro-natalist views, urging his followers to have as many children as possible.
Altman's Endorsement of Large Families
“Being a parent is great. You guys should have kids. I really mean it. You guys should have as many kids as you can,” an X user said in a post, which Altman reposted, signaling his agreement with the sentiment that people should have more children.
Altman announced the birth of a baby boy with his husband, Australian software engineer Oliver Mulherin, last year. The billionaire shared a touching photo on X of the newborn's hand grasping his finger, officially introducing the “little guy” to the world. He recently shared a photo of his child, saying, “never thought id be watching F1 via the kids broadcast. cannot imagine being happier.”
The couple, who married in early 2024, had previously expressed their desire to start a family, stating in late 2023 that they hoped to have children soon.
Common Ground with Elon Musk
Altman's stance as a vocal advocate for large families aligns him with one of his fiercest critics: Elon Musk. Musk, who is a father to 14 known children, has spent years warning about declining birth rates and their potential to cause a collapse of civilization. Last year, Musk shared a post that said, “Make kids, not war.”
Musk's Family Overview
- Partner: Grimes — Children: X, Y, and Tau — Known for futuristic names and a high-profile custody battle.
- Partner: Shivon Zilis — Children: Strider, Azure, Seldon, and Arcadia — A "blended" family with the Neuralink executive.
- Multiple Partners: 14 total known children — Musk's children span from newborns to college-aged adults.
Altman's repost and Musk's consistent advocacy highlight a rare moment of agreement between two tech titans, emphasizing the value they place on family and population growth.
