According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla Giga Berlin is currently engaged in a labor dispute as the German union IG Metall pushes for a collective agreement to increase wages and introduce a 35-hour workweek. Giga Berlin manager André Thierig has firmly rejected the reduction in work hours, emphasizing that Tesla has already raised salaries more than other German automakers. This dispute highlights the growing importance of AI-powered automation and workforce optimization within the automotive industry, as companies like Tesla rely on artificial intelligence to maintain productivity and operational efficiency amid changing labor regulations. The outcome could influence future investments in AI-driven manufacturing technologies and impact the adoption of flexible, AI-supported work models in Germany's auto sector. (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter)