Elon Musk says he needs $1T to control Tesla's robot army
6 months ago
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- Elon Musk seeks $1 trillion payday to gain more control over Tesla, specifically for AI and robot army development.
- Musk claims he needs 25% ownership to feel comfortable controlling Tesla's AI and robot initiatives, citing concerns about being ousted.
- Tesla's Optimus robot has shown limited capabilities, with some demonstrations appearing scripted or teleoperated.
- Musk's recent political advocacy, including support for white supremacist ideologies, raises concerns about his suitability to control a robot army.
- Musk criticizes shareholder advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis, calling them 'corporate terrorists' for opposing his pay package.
- The proposed $1 trillion pay package would dilute shareholder value and voting rights, despite Tesla's declining earnings.