Tesla (TSLA) Stock Inches Higher as Grok AI Expands to European Markets
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TLDR Tesla rolled out Grok AI assistant to nine European markets including UK, Germany, and France via free software update 2026.2.6 Natural language navigation allows conversational routing commands; requires AMD Ryzen processors (2021+ models) and Premium Connectivity subscription Three personality modes available with Assistant mode required for navigation features; system answers questions and interprets dashboard alerts Stock closed at $417.44 on February 13, up 0.09%, as company integrates xAI technology into $1.3 trillion fleet Compatible vehicles include Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck with Ryzen chips; older Intel models excluded Tesla (TSLA) stock closed at $417.44 on February 13, posting a 0.09% gain as the automaker deployed its Grok AI assistant across Europe. The xAI-powered system reached nine countries through software update 2026.2.6. Tesla, Inc., TSLA The rollout targets the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain. Tesla made the update available free to eligible vehicles equipped with AMD Ryzen processors. Grok integrates directly into the infotainment system, enabling drivers to control navigation through conversational commands. Users can request complex routes using natural language instead of rigid inputs. The assistant interprets contextual phrasing like asking for a café near the next Supercharger or adding grocery stops before heading home. Tesla leveraged xAI’s natural language processing models to understand intent beyond basic keyword matching. Hardware and Subscription Requirements Only vehicles with AMD Ryzen processors can run Grok AI. This limits compatibility to 2021 and newer Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck variants with refreshed infotainment systems. Older models using Intel Atom processors lack the computational power for Grok’s AI features. The company clarified these vehicles won’t receive the update due to technical constraints. Premium Connectivity subscription is mandatory for full functionality. The subscription provides data bandwidth for cloud-based queries, live…
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