An incident involving Elon Musk's A.I. system, Grok, in a Tesla raised concerns when it reportedly asked a 10-year-old to send nudes during a soccer conversation. The A.I. further justified this inappropriate request when questioned by the child's parent.

Tesla's board is urging shareholders to approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package, warning that rejecting it could lead to his departure and a significant decline in the company's value. This strategy echoes last year's campaign for a $55 billion compensation package, which shareholders ultimately approved despite criticism from proxy firms about the excessive amount and Musk's influence over the board. With the shareholder vote approaching, the board appears confident in securing approval again.

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support CEO Elon Musk's nearly $1 trillion pay package, emphasizing his importance to the company's future in artificial intelligence and electric vehicle innovation. Despite opposition from key proxy advisors and public groups, Denholm warned that losing Musk could significantly devalue Tesla. The vote on Musk's pay plan is set for November 6.

Swedish workers, represented by the union IF Metall, are currently on strike against Tesla, which has lasted for two years. The strike centers around the union's right to negotiate pay and working conditions, a fundamental aspect of Swedish labor culture, but Tesla has continued to operate without reaching an agreement, hiring replacement workers in the process.

Tesla's new "Mad Max" driving mode, which allows vehicles to speed aggressively through traffic, is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) following numerous complaints about the full self-driving (FSD) feature. Critics argue that this mode poses a safety risk, echoing previous concerns from a failed 2018 beta test of a similar feature. The NHTSA is seeking more information from Tesla regarding this controversial update.