Elon Musk’s xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit

Electrek
By Fred LambertJan 9, 2026, 2:55 pm344 ptsTrendingTop
In a move that completely undermines the “Tesla is an AI company” narrative, Elon Musk’s private startup, xAI, has reportedly told investors that it plans to build the AI to power Tesla’s Optimus robot. This new development comes from a Bloomberg report detailing xAI’s widening losses and massive cash…

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