According to @StockMKTNewz, Elon Musk stated that Tesla's AI5 chip design is almost done, AI6 is in early stages, and AI7, AI8, and AI9 are planned, with a target 9-month design cycle. Source: @StockMKTNewz, Jan 17, 2026. For traders tracking TSLA, this sets a concrete cadence for monitoring design-milestone disclosures on Tesla's in-house AI silicon roadmap. Source: @StockMKTNewz, Jan 17, 2026. The post shared no production, tape-out, performance, or cost details and did not mention any cryptocurrency or blockchain tie-ins. Source: @StockMKTNewz, Jan 17, 2026.