Tesla & Samsung Sign $16.5B AI Chip Deal

Samsung will produce Tesla’s AI6 chips under a $16.5B deal. Production starts in Texas by 2026. 

The AI6 chip powers Tesla’s robots, self-driving cars, and AI data centers

Samsung’s Texas fab will handle chip production, boosting its U.S. foundry operations.

Samsung shares rose 6.8%. Tesla climbed 4.2% after the deal was confirmed.

The deal helps Samsung compete with TSMC and strengthens Tesla’s AI roadmap.

Tesla bets on Samsung’s 2nm chip tech. More clients may follow.

The $16.5B deal marks a bold step in AI chip innovation by two tech giants.