Shivon Zilis, a high-ranking executive at Neuralink and former OpenAI board member, has reportedly stated that Elon Musk offered her sperm donations. Their relationship, which led to the birth of twins in 2021, reportedly began during her time advising OpenAI.
### Further Context:
* **Source:** This information is reported to come from Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk.
* **Professional Relationship:** Zilis is a director of special projects at Neuralink, one of Musk’s ventures. She was also previously on the board of OpenAI, which Musk co-founded.
* **Musk’s Views:** Elon Musk has frequently and publicly expressed concerns about declining birth rates and the potential for “population collapse,” often advocating for people to have more children. This offer aligns with his stated philosophy.
* **Family:** Zilis and Musk had twins in November 2021, bringing Musk’s known number of children to 11 at that time.
* **OpenAI Connection:** The development of their relationship while Zilis was advising OpenAI adds a layer of interest, given Musk’s significant, though complex, history with the AI research company he co-founded. He later left the OpenAI board and has since been critical of its direction.
