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Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
- Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, tying stock awards to targets over the next decade.
- The plan requires Musk to deliver 20 million Tesla vehicles and deploy 1 million humanoid robots to unlock the full awards.
- The vote was in Austin, Texas, and occurred despite opposition from funds and watchdog groups.
- Investors view the plan as an incentive to push Tesla toward AI leadership, including software for self-driving cars and robots.
- Musk has to reach multiple milestones to earn the full award, including boosting Tesla's market value nearly sixfold.
- The plan would double Musk’s Tesla stake to nearly 30% as part of the incentive structure.
- Retail and pension funds had voiced concerns about the plan but a majority still voted in favor.
- The vote follows weeks of debate over Musk’s leadership and the desirability of unprecedented pay.
- Tesla’s recent sales trends in Europe were noted as context for the vote.
- The package could propel Musk toward the status of history’s first trillionaire if targets are met.
- Company leaders emphasized Musk’s role in steering AI initiatives at Tesla and beyond.
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