Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a new Samsung plant in Texas will be devoted to making the next generation of semiconductors for the electric vehicle (EV) company as it pushes the needle on artificial intelligence (AI).

In a familiar critique of corporate structures, Musk also weighed in on the ideal environment for fostering such long-term, existentially focused AI. He declared, “For long-term optimization, it is better to be a private than a public company, as the latter is punished for long-term optimization beyond the reward cycle of stock portfolio managers.”

On Saturday, protestors organized by the group Tesla Takedown set up giant inflatable Musk balloons - with Musk's signature black baseball hat and Tesla T-shirt - giving the Nazi salute outside the diner located on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Elon Musk stands as one of the most influential inventors of our time. He is consistently pushing technological boundaries across multiple industries. His innovative spirit has produced groundbreaking solutions that address critical global challenges from transportation to space exploration.