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Tesla Revives Dojo3 After AI5 Chip Progress, With Musk Targeting Space-Based Compute

Musk cites AI5 readiness as the trigger, signaling a swing back toward in-house compute.

Overview

  • Elon Musk said the AI5 design is "in good shape," prompting Tesla to restart its third-generation Dojo supercomputer effort.
  • Musk described Dojo3, aligned with AI7, as intended for "space-based AI compute," shifting the concept beyond terrestrial training.
  • Tom’s Hardware reports Musk said Dojo3 would rely on fully in-house hardware, unlike prior iterations that used Nvidia GPUs.
  • Musk invited chip engineers to apply via AI_Chips@Tesla.com as Tesla rebuilds the Dojo team disbanded last year after leadership departures.
  • Tesla still depends on external manufacturing and partners, with AI5 produced by TSMC and a multibillion-dollar Samsung deal to make AI6 in Texas for vehicles, Optimus, and data-center needs.