Elon Musk is about to become the world's first trillionaire, granting him unprecedented influence and wealth.
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Professor of Business and Society at the University of Technology Sydney, Carl Rhodes, has no conflicts of interest and does not receive funding from any organization that would benefit from this article.
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Author's summary: Elon Musk’s upcoming trillion-dollar wealth surpasses Switzerland’s GDP, highlighting his extraordinary financial power and its global significance.