Samsung will produce AI6 semiconductors, the next-generation chip, for Tesla’s self-driving mode and other projects.

Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind Tesla’s landmark US$16.5bn (A$25.3 billion) deal with Samsung Electronics, confirming direct top-level talks and labelling the partnership a “real alliance” for the AI future.

Samsung Foundry has secured an eight-year, US$16.5 billion contract to manufacture Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip. The move is seen as a major strategic win that comes just as Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan signaled potential delays or cancellation of its 14A (1.