Tesla will 'examine' an investment in Elon Musk's xAI

Core Insights - Tesla's board is exploring potential investments in xAI, with a majority of shareholders supporting the investment during a recent meeting, although many abstained from voting [1][2] - Elon Musk expressed that if it were solely his decision, Tesla would have already invested in xAI, which has quickly gained a valuation of $50 billion after raising over $12 billion since its founding in July 2023 [2] - The interconnectedness of Musk's ventures, referred to as "The Muskonomy," has led to previous investments, including SpaceX's $2 billion investment in xAI and xAI's acquisition of X in an all-stock deal [3][6] Investment Context - The proposal for Tesla to invest in xAI was submitted by a Tesla investor who emphasized the importance of maintaining control over AI developments rather than outsourcing them [6] - Musk's past investments have faced scrutiny for potential conflicts of interest, notably the acquisition of SolarCity, which led to a lawsuit alleging misuse of funds due to Musk's familial ties to the company [7][8] - Despite the controversies, Musk's ventures continue to integrate and support each other, with Tesla being positioned as an AI company revolutionizing various sectors [6]