Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-18 00:53Group 1 - Elon Musk criticized Bill Gates for shorting Tesla, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two over the years [1][3] - Gates previously admitted via text to Musk that he was still shorting Tesla, despite seeking potential charitable collaboration [3] - Musk's net worth recently surged to over $600 billion, making him the first billionaire to reach this milestone, largely due to Tesla's stock price increase from advancements in autonomous driving [3] Group 2 - Musk suggested that if Gates has not closed his Tesla short position, his losses could exceed $10 billion [3][4] - A month prior, Musk issued an ultimatum to Gates regarding his long-standing short position on Tesla, questioning whether Gates still maintained it [4] - Gates criticized Musk's collaboration with the U.S. government, particularly regarding funding cuts to international aid, which Musk vehemently denied, calling Gates a "complete fraud" [4]