A new practice where billionaire founders distribute corporate equity directly to minors as a form of mass private redistribution. The model raises legal, tax, eligibility, corporate governance, and political‑influence issues that differ from standard philanthropy or public benefit funds.
— If repeated, the tactic could reshape who holds capital, how corporate power is passed to new generations, and how private actors influence civic life and youth financial exposure.
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2026.10.19
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Elon Musk wrote on X that he will give 'one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America,' implying ~73 million under‑18 recipients and roughly $10.7 billion at current prices, and invoked Anthropic’s 5% public‑benefit announcement as context.
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