Tesla Cortex AI data centers (Giga Texas)

Also called: Cortex 1, Cortex 2, Giga Texas

Tesla runs AI training computers called Cortex 1 and Cortex 2 at its Giga Texas factory east of Austin. Tesla said Cortex 2 came online in early 2026 and will keep growing through the year.

👥 Reported, not confirmed yetSourceLast checked: Oct 6, 2026

Where things stand: Cortex 2 came online in April 2026; more phases are being built.

🕒 Latest update (April 2026): Tesla said its Cortex 2 AI training cluster at Giga Texas was online.

What we know

📍 WhereGiga Texas factory, east of Austin near SH 130, Unincorporated Travis County, Travis County
🏢 CompanyTesla
👤 Built forTesla

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April 2026
Tesla said its Cortex 2 AI training cluster at Giga Texas was online.

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Where this comes from

Tesla Activates Cortex 2 Data Center at GigaTexas · Converge Digest · April 22, 2026
Texas data centers map and list · Cleanview (tracker) · Oct 2026

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