Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Elon Musk says his companies will build and run Terafab, ruling out TSMC

Headline from Quartz

Musk said TSMC could potentially sublease part of the Texas site, but would have no hand in running the facility

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bloomberg

    Elon Musk Rules Out Potential TSMC Role in Terafab Operations (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Elon Musk said his business empire will build and operate Terafab independently, quashing speculation about industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. swooping in to run his ambitious chipmaking venture.

  2. Quartz

    Elon Musk says his companies will build and run Terafab, ruling out TSMC (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Musk said TSMC could potentially sublease part of the Texas site, but would have no hand in running the facility

  3. Investor's Business Daily

    Elon Musk Clarifies TSMC's Terafab Role; Grok Adds Rival Models (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    Tesla and SpaceX will retain ownership of the Terafab, even if TSMC contributes to the project.

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