Tesla Plans Rival AI Lab with Former OpenAI Leadership Amid Industry Consolidation

Internal communications reveal Elon Musk's long-term strategy to establish a competing AI laboratory, potentially led by Sam Altman or Demis Hassabis, as a direct rival to OpenAI. These plans date back to 2017, indicating a sustained effort to consolidate AI talent and resources within Tesla's ecosystem. The initiative highlights the fierce consolidation and competition reshaping the artificial intelligence landscape.