Elon Musk is going founder mode on Tesla's $16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung
1. Samsung signs $16.5 billion semiconductor deal with Tesla for AI6 chip. 2. Musk plans to personally oversee the new Samsung Texas chip plant. 3. Samsung's chip contract boosts its foundry business and stock price by 6.8%. 4. Musk emphasizes 'founder mode' for enhancing operational efficiency. 5. Deal marks strategic importance for Tesla as part of manufacturing expansion.