
xAI to Power Tesla's Optimus Robot, Sparking Fiduciary Duty Firestorm
Elon Musk's xAI has reportedly told investors it plans to build the AI for Tesla's Optimus robot, reigniting concerns about Musk's breach of fiduciary duty to Tesla shareholders.
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Elon Musk's xAI has reportedly told investors it plans to build the AI for Tesla's Optimus robot, reigniting concerns about Musk's breach of fiduciary duty to Tesla shareholders.

Elon Musk's xAI is powering up its AI ambitions by purchasing five massive 380 MW natural gas turbines, signaling the immense energy demands of next-gen AI supercomputers.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised Tesla's FSD as "world-class" while highlighting the fundamental differences with Nvidia's new Alpamayo system, focusing on platform vs. integration.

Wall Street analysts, fresh from CES 2026, are validating Tesla's significant lead in self-driving, leading to bumped price targets and a bullish outlook.

Elon Musk's xAI just closed an upsized $20 billion Series E funding round, blowing past its $15 billion target to fuel massive AI development.

Nvidia has unveiled its open-source Alpamayo AI models for autonomous driving, set to debut in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, marking a major industry shift towards collaborative AI development.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) fleet is closing in on an incredible 7 billion miles, with a massive 2.5 billion of those tackled in complex city environments. This vast data pool is accelerating FSD's intelligence, making it smarter than a fresh-out-of-the-DMV teenager.

NVIDIA's Director of Robotics, Jim Fan, calls Tesla's FSD v14 the first AI to pass his 'Physical Turing Test,' suggesting it drives indistinguishably from a human.

Rivian just laid out its ambitious autonomy plans, revealing an in-house AI chip, a 'Universal Hands-Free' driving system covering millions of miles, and a commitment to lidar for future Level 4 capabilities.

Rivian unveils a custom AI chip, Universal Hands-Free driving for millions of miles, and an AI assistant, going all-in on in-house autonomy.

Lucid's upcoming midsize electric SUV, potentially named 'Earth,' will be manufactured in Saudi Arabia, strategically positioning it to bypass hefty U.S. tariffs on Chinese EV components.

Uber chose the Lucid Gravity SUV as its next-gen robotaxi primarily for its built-in redundant architecture and safety features, requiring minimal modification for autonomous operation.

Michael Burry, the investor famed from 'The Big Short,' is once again calling Tesla's valuation 'ridiculously overvalued,' slamming its high dilution rate and Musk's shifting narratives towards robotics to prop up the stock.

Tesla's AI chip game is moving faster than a stand-up routine! The company is 'taping out' its AI5 chip design, meaning it's almost ready for production, while simultaneously starting development on AI6. Elon Musk says they're aiming for a new AI chip every year, leaving rivals in the dust!
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