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Jul 30, 2025 Tesla's monumental $16.5 billion deal with Samsung sets the stage for next-gen AI chips. This partnership could reshape the tech landscape, emphasizing supplier competition and Tesla's commitment to in-house production. As they pivot towards autonomy and robotics, the implications for AI advancement are significant. Discover how these strategic moves could redefine manufacturing and enhance Tesla's innovation in the world of technology.
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Tesla's Dual-Supplier Chip Strategy
- Tesla uses a strategy of splitting chip production between Samsung and TSMC to lower costs and foster supplier competition.
- This back-and-forth supplier bidding aims to optimize pricing and supply chain flexibility but risks some quality and consistency trade-offs.
Tesla Boosts Samsung's Efficiency
- Tesla will help Samsung improve manufacturing efficiency at the Texas fab to accelerate chip production.
- This partnership benefits both by enhancing output quality and creating advantages for future chip manufacturing.
Tesla's Redundant FSD Chips
- Tesla began replacing NVIDIA's drive platform with its own FSD computer in 2019, deploying in all EVs.
- These include redundant chip systems to ensure safety and continuous self-driving capabilities in case one chip fails.