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Tesla lifts spending to 25 billion as unproven AI and robot bets face investor doubts
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Free cash flow stays negative as AI robot plans expand
Tesla is pressing investors to back its next leap: self-driving robotaxis and humanoid robots powered by AI. The company plans to more than double capital spending to over $25 billion by 2026, even as it expects negative free cash flow for the rest of the year. The market question: will faith in these still-unproven bets hold?
- Tesla plans capex over $25 billion by 2026
- Spending is aimed at AI, robotaxis, and humanoid robotics
- Company expects negative free cash flow for the year
- Musk is seeking investor confidence in early-stage bets
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