Elon Musk announced that Tesla aims to complete the tapeout of its AI6 chip design in December, marking the transition from development to manufacturing. The chip will be produced by Samsung under a $16.5 billion contract signed last year and is intended to bolster Tesla’s full self-driving software and upcoming humanoid robot projects. This timeline signals Tesla’s push to integrate advanced custom silicon across its vehicle fleet and robotics division.

Advisers working with SpaceX say the company may file for an initial public offering this week or next, targeting more than $75 billion in proceeds to support satellite expansion and launch operations. Discussions include granting investors up to 20% of stock and possibly adopting a dual-listing structure that preserves Musk’s control despite his minority ownership. A public debut at this scale could influence funding priorities among Musk’s affiliated companies and attract significant demand from space and technology investors.