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’Go look at their records’: Melinda French Gates criticises Elon Musk, other ‘new billionaires’ for lack of philanthropy | Mint

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Melinda French Gates criticized the lack of philanthropy from the new generation of billionaires, specifically mentioning Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. She argued that while they may use their voices, their actual contributions to society are not significant. She compared them to billionaires like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and herself, who have chosen to give back. Gates also dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of her political activism, stating that she cannot support someone who has made derogatory remarks about women. She also questioned tech CEOs giving advice on topics outside their expertise, such as parenting.