Tesla Rejects 11 Investor Proposals Amid Musk's xAI Focus and Governance Tensions. As Tesla Inc. gears up for its annual shareholder meeting in November, the electric-vehicle giant has decisively rejected 11 proposals from investors pushing for greater accountability and sustainability measures. This move underscores the ongoing tension between Chief Executive Elon Musk's visionary pursuits and the demands of a vocal shareholder base increasingly concerned about corporate governance and environmental responsibility. According to a recent report from Business Insider, Musk is steering the agenda toward his artificial-intelligence venture xAI, even as investors highlight issues like executive compensation and climate risk disclosures.