"Elon Musk's Power Play: The Battle for Control at Tesla"

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Elon Musk is seeking more control over Tesla, expressing discomfort with the company's leadership in AI and Robotics and indicating he may consider building products outside of Tesla unless he receives around 25% control, worth $80 billion. This move has raised governance concerns and potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, Tesla faces stiff competition from Chinese automaker BYD, which has surpassed Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles, leading to price cuts and market share battles. Musk is also contending with labor disputes and unionization efforts across Scandinavia and Europe.
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