Tesla brings abandoned chip back from the dead for space based AI computing

Tesla Revives "Dojo 3" for Space-Based AI Compute

Elon Musk shifts strategy from self-driving training to off-planet data centers powered by SpaceX.

Elon Musk announced the revival of Tesla’s Dojo 3 artificial intelligence chip. In a significant pivot, the chip will now support “space-based AI compute” rather than training terrestrial self-driving systems.

Tesla AI Chip Roadmap

AI 5: Run automated driving features & Optimus (Humanoid Robot).

AI 6: Data center training; produced by Samsung ($16.5B deal).

Dojo 3 / AI 7: Specialized for orbital compute satellites.

Off-Planet Ambitions

Musk intends to use SpaceX’s launch capabilities to create compute satellites that harvest solar power 24/7, bypassing Earth's strained power grids. This aligns with interests expressed by OpenAI's Sam Altman regarding orbital data centers.

Engineers solving "the toughest technical problems" are invited to apply at AI_chips@Tesla.com.