Bloomberg Tech AI Backstop Debate, Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
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Nov 7, 2025 
Jason Robbins, CEO of DraftKings, discusses the company's strategic partnership with Disney and its plans for prediction markets, emphasizing cautious growth. Alexandra Mertz, a long-time Tesla shareholder, shares insights from Tesla’s meeting about Musk's $1 trillion pay package and the implications of key-man risks. Gene Munster analyzes Tesla's ambitious production goals while addressing investor concerns over AI infrastructure spending. The conversation weaves through bold tech promises and market reactions, sparking lively debate.
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Board Neutral On XAI Proposal To Avoid Conflict
- The board stayed neutral on the non-binding XAI investment proposal to avoid conflicts given Musk's dual role.
- Any actual investment would require a separate, binding shareholder vote with full proposal details.
Affirm Sees Healthy, Varied Consumer Demand
- Max Levchin reported Affirm's consumers remain healthy and are actively shopping and paying.
- He said Affirm's transparency and flexible terms attract varied segments and drive repeat usage.
Expand Partnerships Into Services
- Partner broadly across commerce and services to capture transactions from small purchases to large projects.
- Expand into services like home improvement by integrating with platforms such as ServiceTitan and Verago.