CEO Elon Musk announced that mass production for Tesla's next-generation AI5 chip has been delayed to 2027. In a post on X, Musk clarified that while samples and limited units of the chip might be ready in 2026, the timeline for full-scale production has been pushed back from the originally anticipated 2026 schedule. The AI5 chip is a critical component of Tesla's future product roadmap, particularly for its autonomous driving and robotics ambitions. This delay could have cascading effects on the development timelines for these technologies. Both Samsung and TSMC have been slated to produce the chip, and the revised schedule may introduce uncertainty for these key manufacturing partners. Musk also noted that the subsequent AI6 chip would aim for volume production by mid-2028.