While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are often at odds over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), they have found something to agree on: the importance of having a large family. Altman, who welcomed his kid last year, has 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.“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, appearing to agree that people should make more babies.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 (formerly Twitter) of the newborn’s hand grasping his finger, officially introducing the “little guy” to the world. He recently shared a photo of his kid 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.
Altman finds 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.”
| Partner | Children | Notable Details |
| Grimes | X, Y, and Tau | Known for futuristic names and a high-profile custody battle. |
| Shivon Zilis | 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. |
