Elon Musk Becomes First Person To Surpass $400 Billion Net Worth

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 12, 2024

Elon Musk has made history, becoming the first individual to reach a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. This milestone is largely driven by a significant surge in SpaceX’s valuation, now pegged at $350 billion following a $1.25 billion insider share purchase agreement. Musk’s fortune now positions him $140 billion ahead of Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos, his closest rival. Although wealth rankings fluctuate, Musk’s commanding lead appears firmly in place.

Key Drivers Of Wealth Surge

The recent $20 billion increase in Musk’s fortune came largely from SpaceX’s valuation hike. Although the company’s finances are typically opaque, the deal underscores the growing confidence in SpaceX’s future.

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Musk’s post-election alliance with President-elect Donald Trump has also amplified his influence. His new role co-leading the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) with Vivek Ramaswamy is seen as a potential catalyst for deregulation, which could benefit Musk’s ventures.

Tesla’s stock hit a record high of $424.77, contributing to a 65% increase since Election Day. This stock surge, combined with the NASDAQ crossing 20,000, has been instrumental in Musk’s wealth spike. As Tesla’s largest shareholder, Musk directly benefits from these market gains.

Beyond SpaceX And Tesla

Musk’s xAI venture has doubled its valuation to $50 billion following a new funding round, reflecting the growing interest in AI technologies. Additionally, ventures like Neuralink, The Boring Company, and his ownership of X further bolster his wealth.

Musk’s $101 billion Tesla pay package, which faced legal scrutiny, remains part of Bloomberg’s wealth calculation. The package is now valued at $120 billion, due to the rising stock price of Tesla.

With continued growth in AI, electric vehicles, and space exploration, Musk’s wealth is on track to keep rising. The expanding valuations of his ventures and potential policy shifts could further fuel his financial ascent.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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