特斯拉AI高管称：2026年将是员工最艰难的一年

Core Insights - Tesla's AI software VP Ashok Elluswamy warned employees that 2026 will be the "toughest year" of their careers, urging them to prepare for unprecedented work intensity to meet company goals [1] - The meeting was described as a "call to action," where AI department leaders communicated specific objectives related to the ambitious timelines set for the Optimus robot and Robotaxi services [1][2] - The success of these projects is directly tied to CEO Elon Musk's recently approved compensation plan, which includes aggressive milestones that could make him the world's first trillionaire [1][2] Aggressive Expansion Timeline - Tesla plans to operate Robotaxi services in 8 to 10 major metropolitan areas by the end of 2025, with over 1,000 autonomous taxis deployed by year-end [2] - Production of the Optimus robot is expected to begin by the end of 2026, with Musk acknowledging that ramping up to an annual production of 1 million units will take time due to the complexity of the components involved [2] - The approved compensation plan for Musk includes key performance indicators such as deploying 1 million Robotaxis and producing 1 million humanoid robots [2] High-Pressure Work Culture - The Autopilot team has been a top priority for Tesla, known for its long working hours and close-knit structure, often working in isolation from other engineers [3] - The team has maintained a tradition of weekly meetings with Musk, which have continued under Elluswamy's leadership after the departure of the previous Optimus VP [3] - Musk humorously mentioned needing more Tesla shares to ensure he maintains a strong influence over the company while developing a "robot army" [3]