# Tesla is designing its fifth-generation ​AI chip to power its autonomous ambitions.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-03-14 · The Star*

## Key points

- Elon Musk announced Tesla's Terafab AI chip manufacturing project will launch in seven days.
- Tesla is designing its fifth-generation AI chip for autonomous vehicle systems and Full Self-Driving.
- Musk stated that current chip supply projections from TSMC and Samsung are insufficient for Tesla's needs.
- Tesla is considering but has not finalized a partnership with Intel for AI chip manufacturing.

**Companies:** Tesla, Intel, TSMC, Samsung
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan, South Korea

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