FactExpected·March 19, 2026
Musk Says Tesla May Tape Out Next-Generation AI6 Chip in December 2026
Elon Musk stated that Tesla may be able to tape out its next-generation AI6 chip in December 2026, with Samsung Electronics planned to manufacture it on its advanced 2-nanometer process in the second half of 2027, for use in self-driving cars and humanoid robots.
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Tesla Starts Hiring for 'Terafab' AI Chip FactoryNot a Tesla App·Mar 19- Musk says Tesla may 'tape out' next-generation AI6 chips in DecemberYahoo Finance·Mar 19
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AI6 Inference Chip in Development with Production Planned for 2028Samsung Semiconductor Deal Announced for AI Inference and Training ChipsCortex AI Training Cluster Expanded at Gigafactory TexasTesla AI5 Chip Design Reported Near CompletionTesla Plans $20B+ Capital Deployment Into AI, Robotaxis, and Humanoid Robots in 2026