## Latest Tesla News for Today (May 21, 2025)
**Elon Musk Discusses Possible Tesla-xAI Merger and Expanding AI Ambitions**
– During a wide-ranging interview with CNBC’s David Faber on Tuesday, Elon Musk said that a potential merger between Tesla and his AI startup, xAI, is “not out of the question.” Musk emphasized that while such a move isn’t currently being planned, it would require approval from Tesla shareholders if it ever happens[3][2]. This speculation follows Musk’s revelations regarding significant investments into AI infrastructure. xAI now operates over 200,000 GPUs at its Colossus facility in Memphis, with a goal to scale up to 1 million GPUs, making it possibly the most powerful AI training cluster globally[2][3].
**Tesla Stock Surges on AI Strategy and Chip Partnerships**
– Tesla shares (NASDAQ: TSLA) rallied 0.51% during Tuesday trading to close at $343.82, a 60% gain from April lows and their highest in three months[2]. The recent surge follows Musk’s confirmation that both Tesla and xAI will continue sourcing AI chips from Nvidia and AMD, quelling concerns about supply chain issues and underscoring the central role of AI in Tesla’s future plans[2].
**Tesla-xAI Financial Synergy Sparks Retail Investor Interest**
– In recent financial filings, Tesla disclosed that xAI spent over $191 million in 2024 and an additional $36.8 million through early 2025 on Tesla Megapacks (the company’s large-scale energy storage products), further fueling investor interest in the deepening ties between Musk’s ventures[2].
**Other Noteworthy Mentions**
– Tesla released its most impressive video demonstration yet of the Optimus robot, reflecting the company’s continuing progress in robotics and automation, though details on this were not highlighted in today’s top news[4].
– There’s ongoing discussion around misleading media coverage of Tesla’s products and customer satisfaction, as noted in the company’s own news channels, but these don’t represent breaking developments for today[5].
## Summary Table
| News Item | Key Details | Date |
|———————————–|————————————————————————————————–|—————|
| Elon Musk on Tesla-xAI merger | Merger “not out of the question”; would require shareholder support | May 21, 2025 |
| Tesla stock performance | Closed at $343.82, up 60% from April lows; AI developments and chip sourcing drive optimism | May 21, 2025 |
| xAI’s investment in Tesla Megapacks| $191M+ spent in 2024 on Tesla energy products by xAI; signals deepening venture synergy | 2024–2025 |
For further details, insights, or video clips from Musk’s CNBC interview, refer to the latest coverage from financial and technology news sources[2][3].