{"id":304281,"date":"2026-02-22T10:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/304281\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T10:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:53:21","slug":"musk-issues-rare-direct-appeal-to-south-korean-talent-as-tesla-pivots-to-in-house-ai-silicon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/304281\/","title":{"rendered":"Musk Issues Rare Direct Appeal To South Korean Talent As Tesla Pivots to In-House AI Silicon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Tesla Inc <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/quote\/TSLA?nid=50769557&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:(NASDAQ:;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">(NASDAQ:<\/a><a class=\"link \" href=\"http:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/q?s=TSLA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ylk=\"slk:TSLA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" target=\"_blank\">TSLA<\/a>) is ramping up efforts to strengthen its in-house AI chip design capabilities as part of its push to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/topic\/autonomous-vehicles?nid=50769557&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:scale autonomous driving;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">scale autonomous driving<\/a> and robotics technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Tesla has launched a recruiting campaign in South Korea, focusing on AI chip design engineering roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Elon Musk highlighted a Tesla Korea listing for the position on social media, signaling the company\u2019s drive to deepen its expertise in AI-focused chip design, the Chosun Daily reported on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Don&#8217;t Miss:<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Musk also invited professionals in semiconductor design, manufacturing, or AI software to join Tesla\u2019s expanding efforts in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Tesla\u2019s recruitment initiative underscores its commitment to advancing custom silicon, particularly for autonomous driving and robotics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Tesla Korea\u2019s job posting emphasizes developing \u201cworld-class mass-produced AI chips\u201d and plans to achieve a globally leading production record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Trending:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/money\/masterworks-blue-chip?nid=50769557&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Blue-chip art has historically outpaced the S&amp;P 500 since 1995, and fractional investing is now opening this institutional asset class to everyday investors.;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Blue-chip art has historically outpaced the S&amp;P 500 since 1995, and fractional investing is now opening this institutional asset class to everyday investors.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Tesla\u2019s chip strategy also includes plans for increased in-house manufacturing in the U.S., with Musk discussing the potential for a \u201cTerafab\u201d to support direct chip production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Currently, Tesla works with foundry partners such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/quote\/SSNLF?nid=50769557&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" 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target=\"_blank\">TSM<\/a>) for manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Additionally, Tesla\u2019s push toward developing its own 2nm chip further reflects its aim to take control of both the design and production of its critical semiconductor technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Read Next:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">\u00a9 Jack Gruber \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/premium\/ideas\/benzinga-edge-checkout\/?t=be8be9spja3yaad2&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click now to get top trade ideas daily;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click now to get top trade ideas daily<\/a>, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga:<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\">This article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/26\/02\/50769557\/musk-issues-rare-direct-appeal-to-south-korean-talent-as-tesla-pivots-to-in-house-ai-silicon\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Musk Issues Rare Direct Appeal To South Korean Talent As Tesla Pivots to In-House AI Silicon;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Musk Issues Rare Direct Appeal To South Korean Talent As Tesla Pivots to In-House AI Silicon<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Benzinga.com;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Benzinga.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is ramping up 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