Tesla stars Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%

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Tesla started Optimus robot production in California, with profits falling 43% as expenses surged from investments in AI and autonomous driving.

Key points

•Tesla began production of Optimus robots in California.
•Revenue remained flat while expenses skyrocketed due to investments in Optimus, AI, and autonomous driving.
•As a result, profits fell by 43%.

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