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Musk Admits He Doesn't Know How to Make Chips But Vows to Figure It Out
Musk publicly acknowledges his lack of semiconductor expertise while drawing parallels to his early days entering the automotive and aerospace industries, emphasizing a learn-by-doing approach for Terafab.
Read as thread →"I do not know how to make chips. I have no idea how to make them, but we will figure it out."
— @MarioNawfal
"Musk said he still has 'a lot to learn about chip making', as he once did with cars and rockets."
— tesla-mag.com
Key Points
- Musk states he has 'no idea' how to make chips but will learn
- Compares challenge to starting Tesla and SpaceX without prior expertise
- Highlights bringing in experts and starting construction anyway
Coverage (5 sources)
tesla-mag.com X Takeover 2026: 300+ Cybercabs in Austin, Starship and chips, the key takeaways Oct 11 statesman.com Musk talks chipmaking challenges, Nicki Minaj praises Grok at Tesla fan event Oct 14 digitalcitizen.life Elon Musk Says He Still Has Much to Learn About Chip Manufacturing as Terafab Plans Take Shape Oct 11 cryptobriefing.com Elon Musk claims his companies can make chips better than anyone Oct 10 @MarioNawfal (post) Oct 12