Tesla's AI6 Chip May Shift to Intel Amid U.S. Government Pressure

From：Internet Info Agency 2026-05-12 16:25:08

According to reports, Tesla's AI6 chip, originally slated to be manufactured by Samsung Electronics, may now be produced by Intel instead, while the AI6.5 chip is still planned to be fabricated by TSMC. The shift is reportedly due to pressure exerted on Tesla by the Trump administration. Industry insiders have expressed doubts about whether Intel possesses the technical capabilities required to meet the manufacturing specifications for the AI6 chip.

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