Global News Podcast Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is set to be richer
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Nov 7, 2025 
Michelle Fleury, BBC US business correspondent, discusses Tesla's shareholders approving a record pay package that could elevate Elon Musk's wealth to unprecedented levels if he meets ambitious targets. Noel Titharaj sheds light on a BBC investigation revealing how a harmful AI chatbot posed dangers to vulnerable young users. Meanwhile, Dr. Blarina Vrenosi shares fascinating insights into a giant, multi-species spider web discovered on the Albania-Greece border, highlighting its ecological significance. Prepare for unexpected twists and important discussions!
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Shareholder Support Versus Legal Risk
- Despite controversy, over 75% of Tesla shareholders approved the package, showing strong investor faith in Musk.
- Courts have previously rejected similar deals, highlighting legal and governance risks ahead.
Pay Package Is A Bet On AI Future
- Tesla's record pay package ties compensation to radical future bets like robo-taxis and humanoid robots.
- Shareholders backed it because they believe Musk is essential to reach those high AI-driven growth targets.
Targets Demand Breakthroughs, Not Incremental Gains
- The package requires wildly ambitious performance targets like a jump to about $8.5tn market value and a million robo-taxis.
- Achieving these targets depends on breakthroughs in autonomy and robotics, not just car sales.