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Tesla Revives Dojo Chip for Space AI
21 Jan
Summary
- Tesla is restarting its Dojo3 AI chip development.
- The chip will now focus on space-based AI computation.
- Elon Musk is actively recruiting engineers for the project.
Tesla has announced the revival of its Dojo3 AI chip project, a significant shift from its previous plans. Initially intended for terrestrial AI training, the project, now codenamed AI7, will be repurposed for "space-based AI compute." This decision follows the effective shutdown of the Dojo team five months prior, when Tesla appeared to be increasing its reliance on external chip providers.
Elon Musk revealed the renewed focus on Sunday, citing the strong progress of Tesla's AI5 chip roadmap. The AI5 and upcoming AI6 chips are designed for automated driving, humanoid robots, and data center AI training. Musk's ambitious vision for space-based AI compute aligns with broader industry discussions about off-planet data centers due to Earth's strained power grids.
To achieve this lunar-bound AI goal, Tesla is actively rebuilding the dismantled Dojo team. Musk took to X to recruit engineers, inviting those interested in working on high-volume chips to apply. This strategic pivot into space AI compute, potentially utilizing SpaceX launch capabilities, marks a bold, long-term aspiration for the electric vehicle company.
