Tesla kills Models S and X to build humanoid robots instead
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Tesla will terminate Models S and X to focus on humanoid-robot development (Optimus). The article frames this pivot in the context of a declining car lineup, Musk's strategic shift toward AI-driven automation, and ongoing autonomy ambitions, including dialogue about robotaxi prospects and long-term goals, while noting substantial execution risk. It highlights questions about whether the move reflects a durable business strategy or a marketing and hype narrative around Tesla's robotics bets.