Samsung Foundry is expected to initiate trial production of Tesla AI5 chip this month and CEO Elon Musk is personally watching the work.

According to reports (via Jukan), Samsung could kickstart Tesla AI5 chip manufacturing for trials, and Elon Musk is joining meetings. Beyond AI5, Samsung Foundry will also produce the next-generation AI6 processors for Tesla.

Tesla is putting considerable effort into the AI chip development and production preparation process with Samsung. In particular, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly personally overseeing key progress and leading the project.

It seems Samsung may turn its Taylor factory operational even before the schedule. It was said to enter production stage in the latter half of 2026, but trial production starting this month only signals a significant development.

An industry source said,

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is paying a lot of attention to cooperation with Samsung Electronics. He personally participates in working-level technical meetings at Samsung Electronics’ foundry division (related to AI5 and AI6 chip work), adding that I heard he actively checks progress one by one during meetings and presents opinions.

It was recently reported that Tesla has completed the AI5 design work. Quickly after the reports, new inputs hint at the commencement of trial production. Initial samples are expected to be secured by the first half of this year at the earliest.

Tesla’s AI5 silicon is slated to power Robotaxi and Robot. The leading EV maker inked a short-term deal for AI5 with Samsung, which isn’t beneficial for either side, yet the world’s richest man is ambitious for the future outcome.

Elon’s personal intervention signals expectations for increased profits through expanded collaboration. The deal signed between Samsung and Tesla is worth nearly $17 billion, but Elon said this is just the beginning.

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