Musk's 12th child: the story behind Shivon Zilis and her connection to Neuralink

Elon Musk has just confirmed what those close to him already knew: Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink, gave birth to their third child together in early 2024. And yes, Musk made it clear: this was never a “secret”; there simply was no public announcement. Period.

The timeline of an unconventional family

To understand the situation, it must be viewed in context:

• November 2021: The twins Strider and Azure ( are born, the first children of Zilis and Musk)
• December 2021: Just a month later, Musk and Grimes welcome Exa Dark Siderael via surrogacy.
• 2022: Techno is born, the second child of Zilis and Musk (public news months later)
• June 2024: Zilis and Musk's third child arrives without fanfare

Who is Shivon Zilis?

It's no coincidence that Zilis and Musk crossed paths. Both are obsessed with AI: Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015, and Zilis was part of its board until 2023. The professional connection likely preceded everything else.

She is now an executive at Neuralink, Musk's brain implant company, placing this relationship at the center of his technological empire.

The broader context

Meanwhile, Grimes has just requested privacy for her family through social media, amid all the media attention on Musk's shared parenting dynamics. With 12 confirmed children ( and counting), the private life of the Tesla CEO is anything but private.

Interesting fact: Musk remains an unconditional fan of $DOGE, and Tesla holds a significant portfolio of $BTC.