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Tesla Pivots to AI and Robotics
Tesla is undergoing a radical transformation as it shifts its primary focus from electric vehicle production to autonomous technology and humanoid robotics.
Despite car sales rebounding from a 2025 slump, the company is facing significant capital expenditure as it builds out its AI infrastructure.
Musk admitted that older Tesla models will not achieve unsupervised full self-driving, necessitating hardware upgrades at specialized 'mini-factories.' The strategic pivot aims to establish new revenue streams through the 'Optimus' robot and a planned robotaxi network, even as the company manages a widening gap between production and deliveries.