Key Takeaways Tesla’s AI5 chip design is nearly complete, with AI6 already in early development. Future chips (AI7, AI8, AI9+) targeting a rapid 9-month design cycle for fast iteration. Tesla’s in-house chips poised to become the world’s highest-volume AI processors. Elon Musk’s X post serves as a recruiting call for AI and chip engineers. Community…
Key Takeaways Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics hires Milan Kovac, Tesla’s ex-Optimus head and SVP, as group adviser and outside director. Major setback for Tesla’s humanoid robot program, causing disarray and production delays after Kovac’s June 2025 exit. Kovac’s Tesla tenure: joined 2016, led Autopilot development, then Optimus; promoted by Elon Musk months before leaving. Announcement follows…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s X suffered a major outage Friday morning, preventing many users from accessing the platform. Users encountered error messages like “Something went wrong. Try reloading” and endless spinning icons. Downdetector recorded over 100,000 reports by 10:52 a.m. ET, with issues starting around 10:10 a.m. ET. Breakdown: 56% mobile app problems, 33% website…
Key Takeaways Tesla Sweden launched a Supercharger in Arlandastad using Megapack batteries to bypass unions’ grid connection blockade. Seko union has blocked new electrical connections for Tesla Superchargers, making traditional openings nearly impossible. Previous sites in Malmö and Södertälje opened via grid operators E.ON and Telge Nät, later deemed errors. Arlandastad site has 8 of…
Key Takeaways Federal judge in Oakland rejected OpenAI and Microsoft’s motion to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial this spring. Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit, open-source mission after accepting billions, misleading him on its charitable purpose. Judge upheld Musk’s legal standing despite his $38M donation via intermediary, protecting charitable…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Texas lithium refinery near Corpus Christi is now operational, a major milestone for its U.S. battery supply chain. First refinery in North America converting raw spodumene ore directly to battery-grade lithium hydroxide. Process involves kilns, cooling, alkaline leaching, purification, and crystallization—simpler and less expensive than traditional methods. Tesla staff highlight sustainability: eliminates…
Key Takeaways A man in Mesa, Arizona, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for a politically motivated arson attack on a Tesla dealership. Ian William Moses, 35, pleaded guilty to five counts related to setting fire to a Tesla vehicle and location in April 2025. The arson not only destroyed a Tesla Cybertruck…
Key Takeaways Jason Calacanis had a firsthand look at Tesla’s Optimus V3, calling it a potential game changer. He highlights that the Optimus lab was lively with many employees working on a Sunday morning. Calacanis believes Optimus V3 will overshadow Tesla’s car-making history in the future. He predicts a transformative impact from Optimus, claiming it…
Key Takeaways Samsung is set to supply Tesla with automotive-grade 5G modems, expanding their partnership beyond AI chips. The 5G modem is currently in testing and aims for initial deployment in Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet in Texas. This agreement signifies Tesla’s efforts to diversify suppliers and reduce dependency on Qualcomm for vehicle connectivity. Samsung’s automotive modems…
Key Takeaways Tesla is shifting to a subscription-only model for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system after February 14. The subscription will be priced at $99 per month, lowering entry costs for consumers compared to the previous one-time purchase of $8,000. This move could streamline FSD sales and appeal to budget-conscious drivers, especially during peak travel…