Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk Over Competing AI Venture
Lawsuit claims Musk diverted talent and resources from Tesla to his new AI company, xAI.
- Several major shareholders filed the lawsuit just before Tesla's annual meeting.
- The suit alleges Musk poached 11 Tesla employees for xAI and diverted AI resources.
- Musk's actions are compared to a CEO starting a rival company and using their original firm's assets.
- Tesla's board is accused of failing to protect shareholder interests against Musk's actions.
- Musk argues his compensation package is necessary to maintain control and prevent starting a competitor.