Key Takeaways Elon Musk plans to etch Grokipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, into stable oxide and send it into space. The initiative aims to preserve human knowledge among the stars, with copies intended for orbit, the Moon, and Mars. Grokipedia is designed as an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia, focusing on neutrality by eliminating human biases. Powered…
Key Takeaways Las Vegas police unveil Tesla Cybertrucks for a sustainable patrol system. Sheriff McMahill highlights the evolution of community safety through advanced tech. Custom modifications include ladders, shields, and connections to a drone hub. Drones offer real-time surveillance with facial recognition and gunshot detection. Cybertrucks projected to save $8,800-$12,000 in fuel and $3,540 in…
Key Takeaways Florida’s State Board of Administration supports Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan. This marks the first significant shareholder endorsement amid general opposition from others like ISS and Glass Lewis. Musk criticized ISS and Glass Lewis, calling them “corporate terrorists” during the Q3 Earnings Call. SBA outlines nine reasons for supporting Musk’s compensation, emphasizing alignment…
Key Takeaways 🚗 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is impressing riders with smooth, hands-free experiences. 🎢 Passengers describe rides in The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Loop as “way smoother than a human driving”. ✈️ Expansion of service to the airport is anticipated, enhancing connectivity for riders. 🔍 Testing of FSD vehicles has been conducted under…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot can now perform tasks like folding laundry and wiping tables. Achieving human-like dexterity is a primary goal for Optimus as it was designed to handle delicate tasks. Robyn Denholm highlighted the tactile nature of Optimus’ hands, allowing for interactions like shaking hands. Elon Musk emphasized the potential of Optimus…
Key Takeaways Improved lane switching: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving now switches back to the right lane after passing, addressing previous concerns. Enhanced merging awareness: FSD shows better judgment with merging traffic, often making courteous decisions that benefit other drivers. Confident handling of slow vehicles: FSD effectively navigates around mail trucks and Amish buggies, demonstrating better decision-making…
Key Takeaways A small aircraft crashed on an Oklahoma highway during a training mission due to engine failure. A Tesla Dashcam captured the near-miss as the vehicle swerved to avoid an incoming plane. David Bellow, who shared the footage, speculates that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) may have executed the maneuver, though this is unconfirmed. Hints…
Key Takeaways Tesla introduced a new aggressive driving mode called “Mad Max” in Full Self-Driving v14.1.2. The NHTSA is seeking more information from Tesla regarding the Speed Profile of “Mad Max.” “Mad Max” allows for higher speeds and more frequent lane changes compared to the previous “Hurry” mode. Drivers have full responsibility for compliance with…
Key Takeaways Former Tesla leaders diverge from Elon Musk’s optimistic self-driving predictions. Andrej Karpathy emphasizes that autonomous driving is not solved and requires extensive iteration. Sterling Anderson criticizes Tesla’s safety record compared to GM’s Super Cruise, underlining the importance of building trust with consumers. Tesla currently faces numerous lawsuits related to its Autopilot and Full…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk describes the AI5 chip as an “amazing design” that could outperform the AI4 chip by a factor of 40x. Production will be in partnership with Samsung and TSMC, focusing entirely on U.S. manufacturing. The AI5 chip incorporates a streamlined architecture, eliminating legacy components for improved efficiency and power management. Tesla aims…