In a familiar critique of corporate structures, Musk also weighed in on the ideal environment for fostering such long-term, existentially focused AI. He declared, “For long-term optimization, it is better to be a private than a public company, as the latter is punished for long-term optimization beyond the reward cycle of stock portfolio managers.”

Musk's business ventures have turned him into the wealthiest person. Although he has many companies, none of them have impacted his wealth more than Tesla.

For many companies, the question whether to bring employees back to the office has become a delicate balancing act. As businesses weigh the future of remote and hybrid work, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made his stance crystal clear: employees must return to the office,