Tesla and its shareholders have mounted an unusual offensive in recent days to win backing for a $1 trillion CEO pay package, arguing the unprecedented payday is necessary to keep Elon Musk at the helm during a “critical inflection point” defined by artificial intelligence.
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The comments overwhelmingly criticize the proposed $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, with many expressing disbelief and outrage at the idea of any individual being worth such an amount. Commenters argue that Musk's leadership is not indispensable and that Tesla could benefit... Show more
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