According to Musk, X also has an uncanny memory and an ability to grasp abstract concepts quickly. “He understands systems—why something fails, how you might improve it—faster than any kid I’ve seen. Honestly, faster than some adults I work with.”
It’s clear Musk isn’t simply speaking as a proud parent. There’s a measured seriousness to the way he talks about X, as if he’s already thinking three moves ahead.
“If I don’t make it to Mars,” Musk said with a slight smile, “I think X will.” Growing Up in the Shadow of Genius Of course, being the child of Elon Musk means X is growing up in an environment unlike any other.
His days aren’t filled with coloring books and cartoons. Instead, he’s often surrounded by engineers, coders, and AI researchers. One former Tesla employee described seeing X sitting quietly in the design room as prototypes were reviewed—“like he belonged there.”
For most parents, providing such access would require navigating costly private health insurance, gifted education programs, and wellness plans for children showing signs of early intellectual development.
