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Tesla's Robotaxi Unveiling Raises Concerns Over Safety and Transparency

Elon Musk's presentation lacked crucial details on autonomous vehicle safety and operational plans, leading to skepticism among investors and analysts.

  • Telsa's 'We, Robot' event introduced the Cybercab, a robotaxi, and Robovan, but lacked specifics on safety measures for their autonomous technology.
  • Elon Musk announced plans for unsupervised Full Self Driving to roll out in California and Texas next year, despite Tesla having no driverless miles on public roads.
  • Critics noted that Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots were operated remotely, contrary to initial impressions of autonomous functionality.
  • Tesla's stock dropped nearly 9% following the event, reflecting investor disappointment in the lack of substantive updates.
  • Comparisons were made to Waymo and Cruise, whose methodical approaches to safety and expansion contrast with Tesla's ambitious timelines.
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