Elon Musk and Bill Gates are embroiled in a high-profile feud centering on Gates' significant short position on Tesla stock, contradicting his environmental advocacy. Musk warns that those shorting Tesla will face severe consequences as the company advances in autonomy and robotics, aiming to transform into an AI giant. Despite Musk's strong stance against short sellers, Tesla's stock performance has been resilient, with notable figures like Future Fund Managing Partner Gary Black emphasizing Tesla's growth potential and warning against betting against the company.