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According to The Information, Tesla (TSLA.O) recently notified employees that starting from July 6, the internal AI computing power and model calling expenses limit will be set at $200 per week, with any excess requiring approval. Previously, engineers were racking up AI calling costs of thousands of dollars per week. Over the past six months, the company has been pushing for the integration of various AI models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI into the unified AI platform "Bottle Rocket" and gradually shifting towards company-wide control from decentralized usage. However, as the costs of implementing AI for customer service, sales, and automation processes quickly became evident, cost pressures have prompted the company to tighten its budget. This change reflects a trend where many companies are transitioning from encouraging the rapid growth of AI to controlling costs. Companies like Meta, Uber, and Walmart have also tightened their AI budgets. This is significant for Tesla because Elon Musk has emphasized that the future value of the company depends on AI products like Robotaxi and Optimus robots, rather than traditional car sales. Currently, Tesla's revenue has remained stagnant for two consecutive years.