Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla in the United States, announced on the social media platform X that he will take a hands - on role in the design of Tesla's AI chips. His ambition is to introduce a new chip into mass production every year, with the anticipated final output expected to outstrip the combined production of all other AI chips on the market. These chips are specifically earmarked for applications in autonomous driving and Tesla's 'Optimus' humanoid robot.

To ensure smooth progress, Musk will engage in regular meetings with the engineering team, scheduled for every Tuesday and Saturday. At present, AI4 chips have already been seamlessly integrated into Tesla vehicles. The AI5 chips are on the verge of tape - out, a crucial stage in chip development where the design is finalized for manufacturing. Moreover, the development of AI6 chips has already kicked off, marking another leap forward in Tesla's technological advancement.