Tesla Restarts Abandoned Dojo3 AI Chip Project for Space-Based Computing Systems
Summary
Tesla revives its scrapped Dojo3 AI chip project with a dramatic pivot from self-driving cars to space-based computing systems, as Musk rebuilds the team that disbanded five months ago to support his ambitious plan for solar-powered AI satellites launched via SpaceX Starship.
Key Points
- Tesla restarts its previously abandoned Dojo3 AI chip project, pivoting from self-driving car applications to space-based AI compute systems
- Musk actively recruits engineers to rebuild the Dojo team that was disbanded five months ago when 20 workers left for startup DensityAI
- The space-based AI initiative aligns with Musk's plan to use SpaceX's Starship to launch compute satellites that can harvest solar power continuously in orbit