Elon Musk Rebuts Zoox Co-Founder's Criticism of Tesla's Self-Driving Tech

Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson challenges Tesla's autonomous vehicle capabilities, prompting a sharp response from Musk.

Jesse Levinson, co-founder of Amazon-backed Zoox, criticized Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, claiming it lacks the necessary reliability for unsupervised operation.
Levinson argued that Tesla's reliance on cameras without additional hardware like LiDAR compromises safety compared to human drivers.
Elon Musk responded to Levinson's critique by highlighting Zoox's reliance on Amazon's acquisition for survival, without addressing the specific technical concerns.
Despite the criticism, Musk remains optimistic about Tesla's future in autonomous vehicles, planning a ride-hail service in Texas and California with potential regulatory hurdles.
Zoox plans to roll out its own robotaxi service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, utilizing a combination of LiDAR, radar, and cameras for enhanced safety.