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Musk Says Tesla and SpaceX Will Run Terafab Chip Plant
Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX will build and run a new chip factory in Texas called Terafab.
The factory is meant to make computer chips for artificial intelligence.
Musk said another company, TSMC, will not take over the whole factory.
He said TSMC might rent part of the site instead.
Intel is also expected to be involved.
The companies have not explained exactly how the partnerships will work.
They also have not shared when the factory will start making chips.
Musk says the project will help his companies get the computing equipment they need.
Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the planned Terafab facility in Texas.
Musk rejected the idea that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. would own or run the entire plant.
He said TSMC could potentially sublease part of the complex, but no agreement has been detailed.
Intel is expected to remain involved, according to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
The planned facility is intended to make AI chips for Tesla and SpaceX, with no public production timetable.
- Who
- Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX will lead the project; Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. may also be involved.
- What
- Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the planned Terafab AI chip facility.
- Where
- Texas.
- When
- Musk made the comments on Wednesday; no production timetable was disclosed.
- Why
- The facility is intended to provide AI chips and computing capacity for Tesla and SpaceX.
Tesla and SpaceX operational control
Potential partner involvement
Who will run Terafab
Tesla and SpaceX operational control
Musk said Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the facility, rejecting the suggestion that TSMC would control it.
Potential partner involvement
TSMC may lease part of the complex, and Intel is expected to remain involved, though the partners' roles have not been fully specified.
Key facts
- Project
- Terafab, a planned semiconductor facility
- Location
- Texas
- Planned operators
- Tesla and SpaceX
- Intended output
- Artificial-intelligence chips
- Potential TSMC role
- Could sublease part of the complex; details have not been disclosed
- Intel role
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company would remain involved
- Production timetable
- Not publicly disclosed
Quotes
Elon Musk
Tesla and SpaceX chief executive who commented on the Terafab project
“No, we will build and run the fab. Let there be ZERO doubt about that.”
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