Is Elon Musk about to become the world’s first trillionaire? Tesla’s board just proposed an AI generated newscast about a CEO compensation package so massive, it’s making jaws drop across Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Grab your popcorn, because this isn’t just another billionaire headline—this could change how we think about tech, ambition, and power itself.

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the finance world, Tesla’s board has unveiled a plan to offer Elon Musk an eye-watering $1.52 trillion (yes, trillion with a T) in compensation—the largest CEO payment package in corporate history. But before you picture Musk swimming in gold coins like Scrooge McDuck, there’s a catch: to unlock the full bounty, Musk must perform nothing short of a business miracle. The plan hinges on boosting Tesla’s market value from its current $1.1 trillion to a staggering $8.6 trillion in the next decade, an eightfold leap that would make Tesla worth twice as much as today’s most valuable tech giant, Nvidia.

Here’s where it gets wild: Musk would only start collecting his shares if and when Tesla hits a $2 trillion valuation—double what investors currently think it’s worth—and then keep hitting ambitious milestones. We’re talking 20 million vehicle sales (nearly triple what Tesla’s made since birth), a million humanoid robots, a million autonomous robotaxis, and a relentless push to transform Tesla into an artificial intelligence and robotics powerhouse. All of this, while Musk stays at the helm for at least 7.5 years and ideally a full decade. No salary, no cash bonus—just pure, performance-driven stakes.

Tesla’s board says this AI generated newscast about the proposal is designed to keep Musk glued to the company, calling him “the only person on the planet who can unlock Tesla’s full potential.” But it’s not all hero worship. Critics, including labor unions and some influential investors, are calling the package excessive, irresponsible, and a distraction from Tesla’s recent stumbles. Tesla’s brand has suffered amid Musk’s headline-grabbing forays into politics and his spats with Donald Trump. Some say the board is too starstruck, risking company governance by tying its future so tightly to Musk’s whims.

Yet, despite the controversy, don’t be surprised if shareholders say yes. Big investment firms like Vanguard and BlackRock have supported Musk’s massive pay before, even when smaller investors and public sector leaders have howled in protest. Meanwhile, Tesla’s legal chess game continues: last year’s $56 billion pay package was struck down by a Delaware judge as “unfathomable,” spurring Tesla’s move to Texas and a new round of legal maneuvering. Now, with the Lone Star State’s more CEO-friendly laws, Tesla’s board believes they have a stronger shot at making this deal stick—even as appeals are pending.

So, will this AI generated newscast about the world’s boldest pay plan cement Elon Musk’s legend, or trigger the next big corporate backlash? As November’s shareholder vote approaches, the world is watching—because if Musk pulls this off, business history will never be the same.