Elon Musk Declares Tesla Has No Need for xAI Licensing

Elon Musk has publicly refuted a report from The Wall Street Journal suggesting that Tesla was in discussions to share revenue with xAI for the use of its AI models. He clarified that while Tesla has benefited from discussions with xAI engineers, there is no necessity for Tesla to license any technology from xAI. Musk emphasized that the AI models developed by xAI are too large to operate on Tesla's vehicle inference systems and that Tesla does not desire to implement them in that manner. Musk founded xAI to compete with OpenAI, which he co-founded but later distanced himself from. The startup aims to leverage data from Musk's various ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, to enhance its AI models. This approach was part of xAI's strategy during its recent $6 billion funding round, where it proposed that its models could significantly improve technology across Musk's companies. The report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that Tesla might utilize xAI's models for its Full Self-Driving software and other features, such as a voice assistant and software for the humanoid robot Optimus. However, Musk's denial of the revenue-sharing discussions suggests a clear separation between Tesla and xAI's operational strategies. This situation highlights the ongoing developments in AI technology within Musk's companies and the competitive landscape they are navigating. Musk's statements reflect a commitment to Tesla's independent technological advancements while still acknowledging the value of collaboration with xAI engineers.