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Tesla’s Optimus: A Stock Price Disaster Waiting to Happen
- Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrations are carefully curated to present seamless movement execution through short, edited videos.
- Optimus uses a Large Language Model (LLM)-based approach, contrasting traditional heuristic-driven robotics by generating actions through machine learning techniques rather than pre-defined logic.
- Despite the allure of humanoid robotics, Tesla's Optimus lacks practical applications due to its fragmented execution of movement patterns and may face scrutiny during shareholder meetings, potentially impacting stock prices.
- Tesla's history of strategic embellishment, exemplified by Elon Musk's actions, suggests a need for caution in evaluating the marketing claims surrounding Optimus and distinguishing between technological spectacle and genuine innovation.
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Gilbert Arenas Faults Son’s Cybertruck Malfunctioning, Which Caused Life-Threatening Accident
- Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas discussed his son Alijah's life-threatening car accident caused by a Tesla Cybertruck malfunction.
- The incident occurred when Alijah crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant, resulting in him being placed in a medically induced coma.
- The Cybertruck malfunction left the steering wheel limp, preventing Alijah from escaping as the vehicle caught fire.
- Arenas advised parents to equip such vehicles with tools like hammers to break the windows for emergency situations.
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Tesla Model 3 gets perfect 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- Tesla's 2025 Model 3 sedan has received a perfect 5-star overall safety rating from Euro NCAP, showcasing its commitment to safety.
- The Model 3 achieved high scores in various categories, including 90% for Adult Occupants, 93% for Child Occupants, 89% for Vulnerable Road Users, and 87% for Safety Assist.
- Notable safety features of the Model 3 highlighted by Euro NCAP include the Active Hood for mitigating injury risks, Automatic Emergency Braking System that detects motorcycles, and door opening prevention for blind spot protection.
- Tesla is introducing additional safety features to enhance the Model 3's safety, such as head-on collision avoidance, crossing traffic AEB, and Child Left Alone Detection, utilizing in-cabin radar sensing for improved safety measures.
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USDOT Secretary visits Tesla Giga Texas, hints at national autonomous vehicle standards
- USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and praised the company's contributions to U.S. innovation.
- During the visit, Duffy expressed the need for a national standard for autonomous vehicles in the United States.
- He discussed with Tesla CEO Elon Musk about the importance of a unified set of rules for autonomous driving across the country.
- Duffy mentioned that the USDOT is working towards developing a standard to ensure the safe and natural operation of self-driving cars nationwide.
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New Tesla Optimus Video Shows Humanoid Robot Doing Household Chores
- A video of Tesla Optimus humanoid robot performing household chores like putting trash in a garbage bin and vacuuming has gone viral on the X page.
- The video showcases Optimus learning new tasks through natural language instructions and includes actions like cleaning a table, stirring food, and opening a cabinet.
- Positive reactions from viewers praising the progress of the humanoid robot were seen with some expressing curiosity about its capabilities and learning process.
- Tesla's Optimus is described as an artificial intelligence robot capable of performing various tasks and the company is actively hiring engineers for software development related to the project.
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5 Things Elon Musk Shared This Week That Could Impact Tesla’s Future
- Elon Musk plans to remain CEO of Tesla for the next five years to ensure control and focus on the company's long-term goals.
- Despite a 13% drop in Q1 sales, Musk remains confident in Tesla's future, attributing the decline to various factors like an aging product lineup and competition.
- Musk announced a reduction in political spending, stepping back from supporting conservative candidates after contributing over $250 million in the 2024 election cycle.
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, a company he co-founded, over a shift in its vision towards a closed, profit-driven model, highlighting broader implications for AI ethics and corporate responsibility.
- Advocating for smarter AI regulation, Musk emphasized the need for balanced policies that encourage innovation while safeguarding against potential risks, especially as Tesla advances in autonomous driving and AI features.
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Tesla to Begin Robotaxi Testing in Austin Soon
- Tesla will begin pilot testing its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas by the end of June with a small fleet of 10 autonomous vehicles.
- The service will use Model Y vehicles integrated with the latest Full Self-Driving software and operate without onboard human safety drivers in geofenced areas within Austin.
- If successful, Tesla plans to scale operations by potentially putting up to 1,000 vehicles on the road within a few months.
- Elon Musk confirmed plans to expand the service to Los Angeles and San Francisco after the Austin trial, relying on artificial intelligence and camera systems for autonomy.
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Tesla is now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins. 2 owners showed us how much their vehicles have depreciated.
- Tesla is now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, revealing a depreciation rate of around 37% to 38% after a year.
- Two Cybertruck owners shared their trade-in estimates, showing similar depreciation rates despite a difference in mileage.
- Tesla's trade-in estimates are based on current market conditions and vehicle details, potentially differing from the final offer.
- The Cybertruck's depreciation rate appears to be higher than the average vehicle, with some owners facing challenges such as vandalism and bullying.
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Starship Flight 9 nears as SpaceX’s Starbase becomes a Texan City
- SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas is now officially incorporated as a city, paving the way for Starship Flight 9 preparations.
- Starbase City covering 1.5 square miles includes the launch facility and has SpaceX employees serving as mayor and commissioners.
- Starship Flight 9 is tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2025, with FAA approval for up to 25 annual launches from the site.
- Proposed legislation may grant Starbase officials the authority to control local highways and beach access during launches, sparking tension with county officials.
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The Boring Company accelerates Vegas Loop expansion plans
- The Boring Company is accelerating its Vegas Loop expansion after resolving fire safety concerns with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Clark County.
- The company has submitted permits for tunnel extensions connecting various landmarks and is progressing with plans for a Tropicana Loop linking several key locations.
- With six boring machines, The Boring Company is actively working on expanding the tunnel network in Las Vegas for improved transportation and tourism.
- The Vegas Loop project, spanning 68 miles and 104 stations when completed, aims to revolutionize mobility in the city by integrating advanced technology with urban solutions.
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The Tesla bot isn’t superhuman yet, but it can make dinner
- Tesla's Optimus robot showcased its skills by performing mundane tasks like dumping trash, cleaning, stirring food, and vacuuming in response to natural language prompts.
- The robot's actions and movements are showing steady progress, with Tesla engineers continuously improving its capabilities.
- Optimus team aims to enable the robot to learn tasks from internet videos showcasing human demonstrations, allowing for quicker task assimilation.
- Tesla plans to deploy 'thousands' of robots like Optimus in its factories to handle dangerous and repetitive tasks, highlighting the company's evolution into humanoid robotics alongside its electric vehicle production.
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Elon Musk went on a media blitz. Here are 5 takeaways from his interviews.
- Elon Musk reaffirmed his commitment to Tesla and stated he would spend less time on politics during recent media interviews.
- Musk emphasized his dedication to Tesla, scaling down his involvement with DOGE to focus on the company's growth and success.
- He confirmed his intention to remain Tesla's CEO for the next five years, addressing concerns about his divided attention and its impact on the company.
- Musk expressed his plans to reduce political spending, citing a shift in focus and hinting at potential future contributions if deemed necessary.
- Discussing Tesla's robotaxis, Musk highlighted plans for geo-fencing and safety measures, aiming to launch the service in Austin and expand to other cities.
- He dismissed the need for Tesla to acquire Uber, underlining Tesla's autonomous vehicle capabilities and the potential for existing Tesla owners to participate in the fleet.
- Regarding a merger with xAI, Musk acknowledged the possibility but affirmed there are currently no definitive plans, emphasizing the need for shareholder support.
- Musk's media appearances provided insights into his future strategies for Tesla, political involvement, and expansion of autonomous services like robotaxis.
- The interviews reflected Musk's proactive approach to addressing concerns and charting the course for Tesla's growth in the coming years.
- Overall, Musk's statements during the media blitz shed light on his priorities, commitment to Tesla, and strategic decisions to navigate challenges and opportunities.
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Neuralink Blindsight human trials expected to start in the UAE
- Neuralink plans to implant its Blindsight brain-to-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient by late 2025 or early 2026, focusing on restoring vision for individuals, including those born blind.
- Elon Musk mentioned that Neuralink's first two human applications will be restoring vision, with confidence that individuals who have never had vision, even if they were born blind, could potentially see through the Blindsight technology.
- Neuralink will partner with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to conduct the first human trial of the UAE-PRIME study, aiming to help patients with motor and speech impairments.
- Neuralink's Patient Registry is now open globally, with ongoing studies in the United States like PRIME and CONVOY focusing on restoring motor and speech capabilities using the Link implant technology.
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Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxis will be geo-fenced and avoid some intersections after being asked about FSD running a red light
- Elon Musk stated that Tesla's robotaxis will be limited to certain areas of Austin and will avoid intersections deemed unsafe during its launch next month.
- Business Insider tested Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised software, which ran a red light at a complex intersection in San Francisco.
- Musk mentioned that Tesla's robotaxis in Austin will be geo-fenced to specific safe areas and will not navigate certain intersections unless confident in their capabilities.
- Musk predicted a rapid increase in Tesla's robotaxis rollout, starting with a limited deployment next month and scaling up to potentially 1,000 robotaxis within a few months.
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Elon Musk says he isn't ruling out merging xAI and Tesla
- Elon Musk stated he isn't ruling out merging his AI startup with Tesla, if shareholders approve.
- xAI, Musk's startup founded in 2023, acquired X in an all-stock purchase in March.
- Tesla shares rose 0.5% but dipped in after-hours trading, remaining around 10% down since January 2.
- Tesla and xAI will continue using AI chips from Nvidia and AMD according to Musk.
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