Elon Musk is spending his Saturdays on something 'pretty important,' and it's not cars

2026-01-29 - 08:30

Elon Musk revealed his intense focus on Tesla's AI chip development, dedicating weekends to the AI5 project promising a 50x performance boost. He stressed that securing long-term chip access is crucial for the company's future, especially for robotaxis and Optimus robots. While a Tesla-owned chip factory remains a distant possibility, Musk is pushing for increased domestic silicon production.