Singer Billie Eilish recently shared a graphic on social media that illustrated how Elon Musk’s potential wealth could be allocated to various global causes, including ending world hunger and improving access to clean water. The graphic was originally created by the activist group My Voice, My Choice. Eilish’s post criticized Musk, prompting him to respond on X (formerly Twitter) with a derogatory comment about her intelligence.
This clash is part of a series of public disputes involving Musk, who has also faced criticism from authors, financial analysts, and policy critics. The timing of this exchange coincides with the approval of Musk’s $1 trillion pay package by Tesla’s shareholders, contingent on the company meeting certain financial targets. This decision has drawn significant attention and backlash, including calls from proxy advisers to reject the package, and has led to discussions about potential regulatory changes regarding proxy-advisory firms.
The confrontation with Eilish follows a separate dispute Musk had with novelist Joyce Carol Oates, who challenged him on his online engagements and content. Musk’s replies to Oates included strong criticisms of her remarks.
Amid these cultural squabbles, there is also scrutiny over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Questions have been raised regarding the company’s autonomy levels compared to competitors, leading Musk to confirm that Tesla is developing a new AI training system for its humanoid robot program.
- Why it matters:
- The disputes highlight Tesla’s leadership and image challenges, impacting investor perceptions.
- Musk’s ongoing public engagements can affect Tesla’s stock volatility and brand reputation.
- The latest:
- Sentiment towards Tesla on Stocktwits is currently bearish, with high message volume indicating investor concerns.
Source: https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-fires-back-at-billie-eilish-after-viral-graphic-criticizing-trillionaire-status/cLPNMctREeM
Source: https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-fires-back-at-billie-eilish-after-viral-graphic-criticizing-trillionaire-status/cLPNMctREeM