If @BrianRoemmele thinks #Tesla’s A15 chip will be a big deal, then it will be a big deal.Brian Roemmele (@BrianRoemmele):The new Tesla AI5 chipIn-house design40× faster8× compute9× memory5× bandwidthCode paths shrunk to ~510× cheaper per inference than Nvidia3× more efficient per wattBuilt by Samsung with lithography by TSMC all performed in Texas and Arizona.Production 2026.It is a https://t.co/KTf6jvPnr5 ...

Group 1 - Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung for next-generation AI6 chips, which will be produced at Samsung's new Texas facility dedicated to this purpose [1][3] - The AI6 chip is designed to support various applications, including Tesla's Full Self-Driving system and Optimus humanoid robots, as well as high-performance AI training in data centers [1] - Elon Musk indicated that Tesla's spending on Samsung chips may exceed $16.5 billion, with actual output expected to be several times higher [3] Group 2 - Tesla is also collaborating with TSMC to produce AI5 chips, which are primarily designed for Full Self-Driving applications, with initial production taking place in Taiwan and later in Arizona [2] - Samsung currently manufactures the A14 chip, while the A15 chip design has just been completed [2] - Musk mentioned that Samsung has agreed to allow Tesla to assist in maximizing manufacturing efficiency [3]