Rich Otto, the Head of Product Launches at Tesla, has resigned after a seven-year tenure, citing a negative impact on morale following recent mass firings, including the entire Supercharger team. His departure highlights internal challenges at Tesla as the company shifts its focus towards AI and robotics, signaling a potential move away from its core car business. This strategic pivot was underscored by Elon Musk's comments during the 1Q24 earnings call, where he described Tesla as an AI and robotics company and discussed fundraising for an AI-focused startup. Critics argue that Tesla is in runoff mode and that $TSLA shareholders will see no benefit from these changes.