Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
The robotaxi companies have been more than just a bit misleading to both the public and the regulators. Untruths or downright lies? You decide…
Forbes reports that the Tesla robotaxi "launch" is, as expected, a complete joke. Not only did they miss their start date, but they have to use a human safety driver in the passenger seat.
electrek reports on how even Andrej Karpathy, the former head of AI at Tesla, doesn't believes that Teslas nor Waymos are truly automated driving. That technology simply doesn't exist yet.
engadget reports that the purported Tesla robotaxi launch will be quite a feeble joke
electrek reports on how Tesla's entire robotaxi launch is just a lot of misdirection.
This Wikipedia page on Musk's silly predictions is quite funny. He never ever is correct.
electrek reports on a truly shoddy and misleading reports on Tesla vs Waymo and self driving robotaxis
electrek reports that the Tesla robotaxi rollout is delayed, to the surprise of absolute no one.
electrek also reports how Tesla robotaxis will actually be teleoperated. And it must be noted that teleoperation of cars simply is not safe.
Forbes reports on how Tesla is in no way ready for their June "Cybercab" rollout in Austin. They simply do not have the technology
Reuters reports on how NHTSA is very leery of Tesla using FSD for their robotaxis given that FSD simply is inadequate and dangerous.
electrek reports on Waymo's press release where they claim that their robotaxis are much safer. The problem is, safety isn't about making safer cars. It is instead about road design and reducing car use.
The Verge reports that the whole Elon Musk Cybercab fiasco is starting to completely fall apart, as expected
electrek reports that contrary to Elon Musk's claims, the Tesla hardware is simply not capable of handling true autonomous driving.
GM Authority reports that the Cruise saga is not yet over. GM and Cruise are being sued for misrepresenting AV advancements, in particular, having achieved level 4 autonomy.
Seeking Alpha reports on how Wells Fargo warns that their stock could fall by 50% after pathetically low deliveries are announced. Plus they are very skeptical about the June Cybercab rollout.
