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Tesla has approved a new stock award for CEO Elon Musk, granting him 96 million shares valued at approximately $29 billion. This incentive aims to ensure Musk’s continued leadership amidst ongoing legal disputes over his previous compensation package, which was voided by a Delaware court in 2024. The court cited issues with the fairness of the package and Musk’s influence over Tesla. The new award requires Musk to remain in a senior leadership role for two years. Tesla asserts that Musk’s leadership is crucial as the company strives to become a leader in AI and Robotics.