According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla's operations in Sweden have been disrupted by a new union blockade at the Gothenburg paint shop. Trade union IF Metall has mandated a complete work stoppage for all Tesla-related activities, including AI-driven paint jobs on Tesla-owned vehicles and factory-warranty repairs. The blockade severely impacts Tesla’s use of automation and artificial intelligence in manufacturing and after-sales services, highlighting the vulnerability of AI-powered automotive workflows to labor disputes. This event demonstrates a critical business challenge for companies leveraging AI for operational efficiency, especially in regions with strong labor unions (source: Teslarati, Sawyer Merritt).