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# Internal memo: Tesla plans to impose a $200-per-week limit for staff's AI spending beginning July 6; the tally excludes beta versions of xAI products (Grace Kay/The Information)

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 2, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260702/p32#a260702p32  

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