Tesla Optimus and the Von Neumann Vision: Self-Replicating Robots Are the Endgame | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi unpacks Elon Musk's latest and most provocative statement about Tesla Optimus: that the humanoid robot could eventually become a self-replicating machine — a von Neumann probe for the factory floor. In a series of posts on X this week, Musk doubled down on the idea that Optimus represents not just a product, but …

Tesla Optimus and the Von Neumann Vision: Self-Replicating Robots Are the Endgame | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi unpacks Elon Musk's latest and most provocative statement about Tesla Optimus: that the humanoid robot could eventually become a self-replicating machine — a von Neumann probe for the factory floor. In a series of posts on X this week, Musk doubled down on the idea that Optimus represents not just a product, but …

Samsung Nears Tesla AI Chip Production at Texas Factory | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi reports on a critical development in Tesla’s AI infrastructure: Samsung is nearing approval to begin production of Tesla’s custom AI chips at its Texas semiconductor factory. This partnership could significantly accelerate Tesla’s autonomy and robotics ambitions by securing a domestic supply of advanced AI compute hardware. Samsung’s Texas Chip Factory Goes Tesla Samsung’s …

SpaceX Building Orbital AI Datacenters: Hiring Engineers in Austin and Seattle | Taha Abbasi

AI Compute Goes Orbital: SpaceX’s Space Datacenter Vision Taha Abbasi has been following the convergence of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla with great interest. This week’s news adds another dimension to that story: SpaceX is actively hiring engineers in Austin and Seattle to build AI satellites and space-based datacenters, with Elon Musk himself endorsing the initiative. …

Tesla Opens AI Training Hub in China: A Strategic Move for FSD Localization | Taha Abbasi

Tesla is making a bold move in the world’s largest EV market. The company has officially launched a new AI training center in China, specifically designed to develop autonomous driving models tailored to local driving conditions. This strategic investment signals Tesla’s commitment to cracking the Chinese market — and could be the key to unlocking …

OpenClaw Responds to Malware Crisis: VirusTotal Integration and AI Code Scanning Now Live | Taha Abbasi

Less than 24 hours after malware was discovered in ClawHub’s most popular skill package, OpenClaw has deployed a comprehensive security solution. The platform has integrated with VirusTotal and introduced AI-powered code analysis to automatically scan every skill for malicious behavior — a rapid response that demonstrates the agility of well-maintained open source projects. Taha Abbasi …

SpaceX and xAI Merge: What This Means for Tesla, AI, and the Future of Musk’s Empire

The tech world witnessed a seismic shift this week as Elon Musk confirmed the merger between SpaceX and xAI, marking the first concrete step toward what analysts are calling the ‘Muskonomy’ — a unified empire spanning rockets, artificial intelligence, and potentially autonomous vehicles. The Merger That Changes Everything SpaceX, the world’s most valuable private company, …

Autonomous Drilling Robots Are Slashing Data Center Construction Time by 80% | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi explores how DEWALT’s revolutionary autonomous drilling robot is transforming construction timelines—cutting 9-week processes down to just 9 days. In a development that signals the accelerating convergence of robotics and construction, DEWALT has unveiled what it calls the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot. The implications for AI infrastructure buildout are staggering: 80 weeks …

Waabi Raises $1 Billion for Physical AI: The Same Brain for Trucks and Robotaxis | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi breaks down the largest fundraise in Canadian history—a $1 billion bet on autonomous vehicles with a unified AI approach that could reshape both trucking and ride-hailing. Waabi just closed an oversubscribed $750 million Series C round, with an additional investment from Uber that brings the total to approximately $1 billion. But the money …

The Missing Sense: How Tactile AI Is Finally Giving Robots the Ability to Feel | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi explores Robotiq’s new tactile sensing fingertips—and why the sense of touch may be the breakthrough physical AI has been waiting for. Robots can see. They can hear. They can plan and reason. But until recently, they couldn’t really feel. Robotiq’s announcement of tactile sensing fingertips for their 2F grippers represents a significant step …