Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%
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Tesla began producing Optimus robots in California, but profits fell 43% due to rising expenses.
- Tesla started manufacturing Optimus robots in Fremont, California.
- Profit dropped 43% as expenses increased during development of robots and AI.
- CEO Elon Musk expects 20,000 robots per week by 2027, but production is still early.
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