FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Spend $5 Million To Build Housing For Low-Income Families?

A viral post shared on Facebook claims Tesla CEO Elon Musk purportedly spent $5 million to build housing for low-income families.

Verdict: False

The claim originally stems from a March 29 article published by news.autodailyz.com. Content detection scans using GPTZero and QuillBot indicate the article text has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

Fact Check:

Musk said backlash over his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is hurting Tesla’s stock, according to CNBC. Tesla’s stock is down more than 34% this year thus far, the outlet reported.

The Facebook post, which has received 39,000 likes as of writing, claims Musk purportedly spent $5 million to build housing for low-income families.

“Elon Musk has invested $5 million to build affordable housing for low-income families, aiming to provide safe and sustainable living conditions. The funds will support the construction of new homes in underserved areas, ensuring that families have access to affordable housing options. Musk’s contribution reflects his commitment to addressing housing inequality and creating lasting impact in communities in need,” the post reads.

A March 29 article from news.autodailyz.com repeats the claim.

The claim is false. Check Your Fact conducted a content detection scan using GPTZero and the results indicate the article text is 100% AI-generated. A second scan using QuillBot produces the exact same reading. Likewise, Check Your Fact performed an advanced search of Musk’s verified X account @elonmusk and did not find any reference to the claim.

In addition, Check Your Fact did not find any credible news reports to support the claim. If Musk, a public figure, had truly spent $5 million to build affordable housing for low-income families, multiple media outlets would’ve covered it, yet none have.

Actually, the opposite is true. On March 31, Snopes debunked the claim, tracing its origin to the same AI-generated article. (RELATED: Did Elon Musk Say Tesla Is ‘Doomed?’)

This is not the first time a false claim about Musk has circulated online. Check Your Fact previously debunked a viral Facebook post claiming Musk had purportedly funded medical care, including surgery, for Lily Thompson, a 7-year-old with a rare neurological disorder.