Key Takeaways Tesla’s mission statement has dropped the term “sustainable,” now focusing on “Amazing Abundance.” This change signifies a shift away from environmental goals toward a focus on economic abundance driven by technology and AI. Elon Musk emphasizes a future built on humanoid robots and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) rather than sustainability. Critics, including Electrek’s…
Key Takeaways Tesla launches Europe’s first public shuttle service using Full Self-Driving in rural Germany. Local officials test the service and commend its effectiveness on narrow country roads. Arzfeld Mayor Johannes Kuhl describes FSD as feeling like “a very experienced driver.” District Administrator Andreas Kruppert highlights that autonomous driving is practical, even in rural regions.…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving fleet is nearing 7 billion total miles driven, showcasing significant advancements in technology. More than 2.5 billion of those miles were driven in urban environments, highlighting the system’s capabilities in complex city scenarios. Tesla’s extensive mileage enables rapid FSD updates, enhancing vehicle behavior to mimic that of experienced drivers. NVIDIA’s…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk and Ashok Elluswamy shared festive experiences testing unmanned Robotaxis in Austin. Musk reported “perfect driving” performance of Tesla’s Robotaxi system during his own test ride. Elluswamy shared a video from the rear seat, calling the experience “amazing” as the Robotaxi navigated real traffic. Musk confirmed that testing of unmanned vehicles without…
Key Takeaways Starlink surpasses 9 million active customers, showing rapid growth in user adoption. Service now available in 155 countries and territories, expanding global reach. SpaceX adds over 20,000 new users per day, demonstrating strong demand for broadband. Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX President, thanks customers and praises the Starlink team on social media. Starlink’s growth ties…
Key Takeaways Jim Fan praises Tesla’s FSD v14 as the first AI to pass the “Physical Turing Test.” Fan describes the initial experience with FSD v14 as “magical” but later becomes routine. He notes that removing FSD now would be painful, similar to giving up smartphones. The Physical Turing Test measures AI’s ability to perform…
Key Takeaways Tesla AI released Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.2.2.1 on Christmas, following the rollout of v14.2.2. Tesla owner @BLKMDL3 reported excellent performance in rainy conditions, with no steering hesitation and confident lane changes. Parking performance was praised, with the FSD system successfully maneuvering into tight spots and adjusting for obstacles. A nighttime drive showcased FSD’s…
Key Takeaways Grok has an impressive 8% hallucination rate, making it the most reliable AI chatbot tested. ChatGPT scored poorly with a 35% hallucination rate and the highest risk score of 99. Relum’s study emphasizes the importance of choosing chatbots based on reliability for specific business needs. There’s a significant gap between chatbot popularity and…
Key Takeaways Tesla FSD v14.2.2 is receiving positive feedback from drivers for its seamless lane changes and improved decision-making. Early testers report excellent performance during nighttime driving, maintaining confidence and smoother rides. Longtime user @BLKMDL3 praised “zero lane change hesitation” and the refined lane choices during a 10-hour impression. Dan Burkland highlighted the feature of…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of War is partnering with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate AI systems into its bespoke platform, GenAI.mil. The initial deployment of xAI’s technologies is targeted for early 2026, focusing on secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information at Impact Level 5 (IL5). The integration is designed to provide real-time global insights,…