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The A.I. Billionaire Class

41 min
Hosted byFelix Salmon

This week: Meta struck a deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California despite the proposed “billionaire tax”.
First up, hostsFelix Salmon,Emily Peck, andElizabeth Spiers explain the how the new stock issuance works and why Meta’s board’s hands were tied. Then, after Elon Musk floated a Tesla/SpaceX merger, they discuss what he and the companies would stand to gain and who might be able to stand in his way. Finally, Airbnb doesn't want guests doing chores. Where’s the line between being a reasonable guest in a home and in a hotel?

Mentioned in the episode: ‘
‘How Mark Zuckerberg went to war with his own board of directors over pay and power.’ From the Washington Post
‘Kevin Bacon’ from The Pudding

In the Slate Plus episode: The Regretful Ex-Pats

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