Musk says Tesla may 'tape out' next-generation AI6 chips in December
Group 1 - Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company may finalize the design of its next-generation AI6 chips by December, a critical step before production [1][3] - Samsung Electronics is set to manufacture the AI6 chips, which are intended for use in Tesla's self-driving cars and humanoid robots, following a significant $16.5 billion deal [2] - The AI6 chips will be produced using Samsung's advanced 2-nanometer process, with production expected to commence in the second half of 2027 [3]