<ul><li>Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts during an interview with the New York Times.</li><li>Gates expressed concern over funding cuts that could result in additional deaths of children in programs aiding those in need, mentioning the impact on initiatives like preventing HIV transmission to babies in Mozambique.</li><li>Gates stated that the Trump administration's cuts through DOGE were more significant than expected, affecting programs like U.S.A.I.D., with reductions as high as 80%.</li><li>Elon Musk responded to Gates' criticism, accusing him of being a liar and implying Gates' involvement in shorting Tesla stock, highlighting their ongoing conflicts and differing perspectives.</li></ul>

Bill Gates estimates DOGE cuts will cost children’s lives, Elon Musk responds

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