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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Who is Emil Michael? Pentagon Official Sold xAI Stake for $24M After Landing Defense Deal

Despite overseeing the military’s AI integration, Michael held onto his private shares until January, netting a gain of up to $24 million. (Credit: Facebook / Emil Michael)

Financial records made public this month show that Emil Michael, a leading figure in US military AI, walked away with a $24 million (£17.88 million) gain from selling his private shares in Elon Musk's tech firm.

This massive payday stands in stark contrast to the start of his tenure, when his interest in the company was valued at just $1 million (£0.75 million).

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