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Elon Musk Playfully Jabs At Mark Zuckerberg Over Viral July 4th Surf Video

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, sparked a social media debate with fellow tech mogul Elon Musk by celebrating Independence Day in a distinctive manner. On July 4th, Zuckerberg shared a video on Instagram where he was wakeboarding in a tuxedo, holding an American flag, and enjoying a drink. The video gained considerable attention, with many applauding his spirited display. However, Elon Musk took a contrasting stance.

Musk commented on the video, appearing to poke fun at Zuckerberg’s lifestyle choices. “May he continue to have fun on his yachts,” Musk quipped sarcastically. “I prefer to work.” Musk’s remark hinted at a potential divergence in priorities between the two influential tech leaders.

Zuckerberg’s video undeniably struck a chord, going viral on Instagram with over 900,000 likes and millions of views. This viral moment seemed to coincide with Zuckerberg’s efforts to reshape his public image, portraying himself as more carefree and adventurous. It was a marked departure from the criticism he faced in 2020 for a similar watersports outing where his casual attire became the subject of ridicule.

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Both billionaires occupy the upper echelons of global wealth, placing them among the elite even by Silicon Valley standards.

This incident isn’t the first time Musk has taken aim at Zuckerberg. The rivalry between the two CEOs, spanning years, has encompassed debates on artificial intelligence and critiques of Facebook’s data practices. The tensions were further fueled by a 2016 incident when a SpaceX rocket explosion destroyed a Facebook satellite. Recently, Musk has linked Facebook to societal issues, including describing it as a catalyst for the violent events in Washington, DC.

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech titans, the contrasting public personas and professional clashes between Zuckerberg and Musk continue to capture public fascination and debate.

Kavya Bhatt

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