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Tesla’s Optimus Program Loses Key AI Leader as Stock Inches Up
Tesla’s Optimus Program Loses Key AI Leader as Stock Inches Up
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Tesla shares edged 1.5% higher Friday despite another defection from its Optimus humanoid robotics program. Ashish Kumar, who led the AI team for two years, departed for Meta Platforms—marking the latest setback for Elon Musk's ambitious automation project.
The Optimus program, once touted as Tesla's future profit engine, continues to underwhelm. Public demos still rely on human remote control rather than true autonomy. Kumar's exit to a rival AI research team underscores the project's technical challenges.
Meanwhile, Tesla's Core EV business shows renewed momentum with battery advancements. The automotive segment now appears likely to remain Tesla's primary revenue driver for the foreseeable future.
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