Tesla has set a weekly cap of ₹19,000 ($200) on employee spending for AI tools starting July 6, signaling a shift in managing generative AI expenses.
The decision was revealed in an internal memo
Jul 06, 2026
12:36 pm
What's the storyTesla has introduced a new policy, limiting its employees' spending on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to $200 per week.
The decision was revealed in an internal memo seen by The Information.
Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200 per week starting July 6
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