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Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements.

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Tesla workers are reportedly reluctant to help train Optimus humanoid robots that could replace them. Tesla aims to produce 1,000 Optimus robots per week by the end of 2026.

Why it matters: The reported worker reluctance suggests internal friction over a robot program that Tesla intends to scale to 1,000 units per week by the end of 2026.

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“Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.”
Ars Technica AI, 25 Sept 2026, 21:10.

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