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Tesla hands $29B comp package to Elon Musk amid 'AI talent war'

Tesla hands $29B comp package to Elon Musk amid 'AI talent war': The plan would be voided if the Delaware Supreme Court overturns the decision to spike Musk's $56B comp plan from 2018. A judge ruled in 2024 that plan was unfairly negotiated. Read More

OpenMind wants to be the Android operating system of humanoid robots: OpenMind is building humanoid robot operating software designed for robots that interact with people and other robots. Read More

North Korean spies posing as remote workers have infiltrated hundreds of companies, says CrowdStrike: North Korean IT workers are increasingly using generative AI to draft resumes and "deepfake" their appearances to make money for North Korea's sanctioned nuclear weapons program. Read More

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Joby Aviation to buy Blade Air Mobility's ride-share business

Joby Aviation to buy Blade Air Mobility's ride-share business: Joby is buying the Blade brand and the company's passenger business, which includes operations in the United States and Europe, for as much as $125 million. Read More

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