# Elon Musk says Tesla's Terafab project to make artificial intelligence chips will launch in seven days.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-03-15 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Elon Musk announced Tesla's Terafab AI chip project will launch in seven days.
- Tesla is designing a fifth-generation AI chip specifically for autonomous driving systems.
- Tesla is partnering with TSMC and Samsung, but existing supplier capacity is insufficient for future needs.
- Musk has indicated possible future collaboration with Intel, though no agreement has been signed.

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

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