Tesla AI Boss Warns Staff of Challenging 2026
ByAinvest
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 6:04 am ET1min read
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Tesla AI chief Ashok Elluswamy warned staff that 2026 will be the "hardest year" of their lives due to aggressive timelines for Optimus production and Robotaxi service expansion. Elon Musk's pay package hinges on Robotaxi and Optimus success, with the company aiming to deploy 1 million Robotaxis and 1 million humanoid robots. Leaders from across the AI division spoke to staffers during an all-hands meeting to rally support for the challenging year ahead.
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