Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43% TechCrunch By: Kirsten Korosec Β· Sean O'Kane 21 October 2026 at 21:33 Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant Β· Kirsten Korosec 21 October 2026 at 20:52 To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GMβs fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
GM is giving OnStar an AI makeover TechCrunch By: Kirsten Korosec 21 October 2026 at 19:00 It's one of the biggest overhauls ever to the 30-year-old connected car product.