Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a significant shift in the company's strategy, investing $2 billion in his AI company, xAI, and discontinuing the Model S and Model X production lines, according to multiple news sources. The factory space will be repurposed for the production of Optimus robots, signaling a move towards AI and robotics as the company's primary focus. This decision comes despite a revenue decrease attributed to slowing electric vehicle sales, though Tesla's Q4 revenue did beat Wall Street estimates.
Musk outlined a new mission for Tesla centered on creating a world of abundance through AI and robotics. The move represents a bold bet on the future of AI and robotics, with Musk envisioning a world transformed by these technologies, according to Fortune.
In other tech news, Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of Lux and known for his work on apps like Halide, is joining Apple's design team, according to The Verge. De With will be working on his favorite products, with his expertise in iPhone cameras and app design expected to contribute to Apple's future products. Ben Sandofsky, Lux's other co-founder, assured users that Halide development will continue with new collaborations.
Meanwhile, Questom, a Y Combinator-funded startup, is seeking a Founding Engineer to help build the core systems that power their AI agents for B2B sales, according to Hacker News. The role offers a salary of $125,000 - $150,000 and 0.75 - 1.50 equity, with the opportunity to connect directly with the founders.
The tech world is also gearing up for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with early bird pricing ending soon, as reported by Wired.
In other developments, OpenAI launched Prism for scientific writing, and the FDA approved age-reversal trials, according to Wired. However, a tragic private jet crash in Maine killed six, including chef Nick Mastrascusa, Wired also reported.
Nature News highlighted research on why completing difficult tasks feels rewarding, citing a study by Touponse et al. The article also touched on extreme weather events threatening malaria elimination efforts.
Finally, Fortune reported that allies are fleeing Trump, and Microsoft is experiencing stumbles, adding to the current tech and trade turmoil.
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