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Tesla boosts spending plans to $25bn as Elon Musk doubles down on AI bet
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Event summary
Tesla is set to increase its capital expenditure to $25 billion in 2026, tripling last year's investment, as Elon Musk shifts the company's focus from consumer vehicles to AI-powered robotics, self-driving taxis, trucks, and a new chip factory. This significant spending aims to power Tesla's ambitious AI ventures, despite initial negative reactions from investors and delays in product timelines for projects like the Optimus humanoid robot. The move comes as the company reported a rebound in first-quarter profit and revenue, following a period impacted by sales declines.