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Tesla's energy and charging chief exits as company bets on AI

Mike Snyder, Tesla's vice president of energy and charging, has stepped down as the company shifts its focus to artificial intelligence; the chargers presumably stay plugged in.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTesla's vice president of energy and charging, Mike Snyder, has stepped down as the company pivots to AI, according to the Wall Street Journal.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the guy who ran the chargers leaves for the robot era. That is a plot twist, and I love it.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a vice president leaving the part of the business that keeps your car running. The question is who's minding it now.

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