Elon Musk Talks Up Tesla's AI Chip Capabilities. Its Stock Is Surging.

Core Insights - Elon Musk emphasizes that Tesla is not just an electric vehicle company but also a significant player in AI chip development, having designed and deployed several million AI chips in its vehicles and data centers [2][4]. Stock Performance - Following Musk's social media post, Tesla's stock surged over 6%, making it one of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500, aided by rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut that could stimulate demand for big-ticket purchases [3][8]. - The recent gains have brought Tesla's stock back into positive territory for the year, despite a previous decline of over 10% from its highs at the start of the month due to concerns about an AI bubble affecting tech stocks [9]. AI Chip Development - Musk stated that Tesla plans to upgrade its AI chip from AI4 to AI5 and is already working on a newer model, AI6, with a goal to produce a new AI chip design every 12 months [5]. - The company aims to manufacture chips at higher volumes than all other AI chips combined, which will support its self-driving and robotics initiatives [5]. Recruitment Efforts - Musk's post also included a call for engineers to apply for positions in Tesla's AI chip program, indicating the company's commitment to expanding its capabilities in this area [6].