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Musk, on the other hand, appears to feel a strong need for ongoing stock accumulation not merely for wealth but to maintain control over technological directions, especially in revolutionary domains like AI and robotics. For Musk, stock isn't just a financial instrument but a key to steering the future of AI deployment, safety, and integration into everyday life.
His involvement in projects like Optimus, the humanoid robot, and full self-driving cars, underscores his desire to shape how AI evolves and how it impacts society. Musk's founding of OpenAI, in collaboration with Sam Altman, stems from a desire to control AI's development and ensure safety — a motivation that informs his aggressive pursuit of AI innovation.