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Tesla's Own FSD Trainers Don't Trust the Tech They Built

A Reuters investigation reveals that 7 of 9 former Tesla data labelers who trained Full Self-Driving would not trust it to drive them, citing dangerous failures they observed firsthand. Eleven independent researchers found Tesla's safety statistics inflate FSD's safety record by up to 3x through flawed methodology — comparing airbag-deployment crashes against far less severe incidents.

Jun 6

Tesla's Own FSD Trainers Don't Trust the Tech They Built

Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Dwarfed by Waymo: Just 42 Cars in Texas

Tesla has just 42 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas, less than one-tenth of Waymo's 577, according to new state DMV filings. The data, released as a new Texas AV oversight law took effect, reveals the gap between Tesla's robotaxi ambitions and its operational reality.

May 29

Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Dwarfed by Waymo: Just 42 Cars in Texas

Tesla Buys NeuralPath AI for $450M to Boost Self-Driving Tech

Tesla acquires NeuralPath AI for $450M, aiming to enhance its Full Self-Driving capabilities. The acquisition adds 50 engineers to Tesla's Austin team and promises firmware updates by Q3 2026.

Apr 24

Tesla Buys NeuralPath AI for $450M to Boost Self-Driving Tech

Tesla Roadster: The Last Manual Stand in an Autonomous Future

Elon Musk says Tesla's next-gen Roadster, potentially showing by May, will be its only manually driven model in a future dominated by self-driving vehicles. This positions the Roadster as a nostalgic nod amidst Tesla's autonomous shift.

Apr 23

Tesla Roadster: The Last Manual Stand in an Autonomous Future

Tesla Delays Unsupervised FSD Again: What Builders Need to Know

Elon Musk announced during Tesla's Q1 2026 earnings that unsupervised Full Self-Driving for consumer cars is delayed to Q4 2026, highlighting ongoing challenges in autonomous tech. Builders should note the emphasis on gradual, geography-specific rollout due to unresolved tech hurdles.

Apr 23

Tesla Delays Unsupervised FSD Again: What Builders Need to Know

Tesla's Giant Leap: FSD Updates, Robotaxi Rollout, and Optimus Expansion

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech is hitting new heights. Recent updates bring driverless robotaxis, insurance cost cuts, and the announcement of the Optimus humanoid robot for consumers by 2027. Elon Musk's vision for autonomous tech is gaining momentum, posing significant opportunities and challenges.

Apr 21

Tesla's Giant Leap: FSD Updates, Robotaxi Rollout, and Optimus Expansion

Steering Back to Reality: Tesla's Cybercab Surprise!

Tesla fans and industry watchers are buzzing after Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi was spotted with steering wheels, despite promises of wheel-free autonomy. The sighting of around 60 vehicles outside the Texas Gigafactory marks the beginning of mass production, signaling both progress and the challenges Elon Musk faces in achieving full autonomy. Get the inside scoop on what this means for Tesla's ambitious goals and the future of self-driving cars.

Apr 11

Steering Back to Reality: Tesla's Cybercab Surprise!

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Boost Stock as Analysts See Trillion-Dollar Potential

Tesla's stock surged amid Wall Street analyst upgrades, reflecting enthusiasm for its robotaxi program. Analysts from firms like Wedbush and Piper Sandler have raised target prices, eyeing the trillion-dollar potential of Tesla's autonomous vehicle ambitions. The optimism centers around a planned Tesla 'We, Robot' event in Austin, Texas, where its groundbreaking Full Self-Driving (FSD) robotaxis will debut. Investors view this as a pivotal shift beyond electric vehicles, with projected revenues set to eclipse $200 billion annually by 2030. However, regulatory and competitive hurdles remain as companies like Waymo and Uber advance in the space.

Apr 11

Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Boost Stock as Analysts See Trillion-Dollar Potential

Tesla Reveals Massive AI Model Upgrade: FSD v15 Boasts 10x Larger Neural Network!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed a groundbreaking upgrade to their Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The new version, FSD v15, will feature a neural network ten times larger than current versions, skyrocketing from 1 billion to 10 billion parameters. This major leap sets the stage for more advanced autonomous driving capabilities, following Tesla's pivot to end-to-end AI. With predictions pointing towards a late 2026 release, Tesla continues to push the envelope in AI and autonomous vehicle technology. Get ready for a ride into the future!

Apr 10

Tesla Reveals Massive AI Model Upgrade: FSD v15 Boasts 10x Larger Neural Network!

Elon Musk's 'Secret Business Weapon': The Existential Threat Playbook

Elon Musk's leadership philosophy, which emphasizes first-principles thinking and a keen focus on existential threats, is turning heads at Tesla and beyond. Instead of traditional business models, Musk breaks down problems to their basic elements, from battery physics to autonomy. The Yahoo Finance article details how this mindset differentiates Tesla from competitors amidst 2026 market challenges, enabling groundbreaking innovations like the 4680 cell and robotaxi R&D pivots, despite critiques and risks.

Apr 9

Elon Musk's 'Secret Business Weapon': The Existential Threat Playbook