Tesla hires former Cruise executive as AI director: Report

Tesla has hired former Cruise executive, Henry Kuang, as the automaker’s AI director, according to a report by news website Electrek on Thursday, as the company looks to expand robotaxi operations in the United States.

Kuang was the head of autonomy at General Motors’ self-driving unit, Cruise, till last year, according to his LinkedIn profile.

His appointment comes at a time when Tesla has seen a series of high-profile departures in the past year, including the resignation of two senior executives on Thursday.