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AI IntelligenceSep 26, 2026AI Intelligence
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Tesla workers hesitate to train Optimus robots amid replacement fears

Tesla employees are reportedly hesitant to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots due to concerns about being replaced. Despite these challenges, Tesla aims to produce 1,000 Optimus robots per week by the end of 2026.

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Tesla workers hesitate to train Optimus robots amid replacement fears: Tesla employees are reportedly hesitant to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots due to concerns about being replaced. Despite these challenges, Tesla aims to produce 1,000 Optimus robots per week by the end of 2026.