Tesla's $25 billion AI gamble

Tesla is doubling down on its shift from an automobile company to an artificial intelligence powerhouse, despite revenue missing analyst estimates.

CEO Elon Musk revealed plans to ramp up production of the Optimus humanoid robot by late summer and launch robotaxi services in multiple states by year-end.

To support these goals, Tesla and SpaceX will utilize Intel's not-yet-finished 14A technology for custom AI chips.

However, investors remain wary of the heavy spending requirements and the lack of established high-margin businesses to underpin these unproven bets.