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Elon Musk Terafab AI chip project

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Elon Musk has announced Terafab, an ambitious initiative involving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to manufacture AI chips. Musk acknowledged limited technical knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing, stating, “To be honest, I don't know how to make chips. But we will find a way.” The strategy focuses on utilizing existing industry-standard equipment to identify bottlenecks and optimize throughput, similar to previous development models used at Tesla and SpaceX. The project aims to achieve mass production by the third or fourth quarter of 2028, targeting an annual output of 1 terawatt of computing power for AI and robotics. The manufacturing operations are planned for an integrated complex in Texas designed for logic and memory chip production, packaging, and testing. While Musk described the timeline as “extremely challenging” and “almost ridiculous,” the project has set an internal goal to produce functional test chips using SRAM circuits at an Austin-based R&D facility by mid-2027. Efforts to build a supply chain are underway, including discussions with approximately 10 Korean suppliers. Although Intel As of October 2026, the Terafab joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla is progressing toward its goal of large-scale semiconductor manufacturing. Musk has reportedly joined specified that the project, first functional SRAM test chips are targeted for May or June 2027 in Austin. To support these ambitions, the venture has received expedited equipment deliveries from vendors such as ASML. Musk indicated estimated that capital equipment costs for Terafab will operate its factories independently. exceed tens of billions of dollars through early 2028, with long-term costs potentially exceeding $100 billion. Additionally, Musk revealed that SpaceX and Tesla are discussing a potential merger to better integrate their software, chip design, and robotics capabilities.

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