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Many shareholders, including Musk himself, see XAI as a crucial part of Tesla’s AI ecosystem—integrating talent and resources to advance autonomous driving and robotics. Musk emphasized that an official partnership with XAI could accelerate Tesla’s AI capabilities, but procedural hurdles leave the final call uncertain.
Looking Ahead: A Long Road to Tesla's Bold Future
Despite the excitement, Elon Musk tempered expectations, acknowledging that Optimus robots will take 5 to 10 years to reach widespread impact, and full deployment of autonomous robo-taxis will require careful, safety-first rollouts.