TESLA ROBOT
Why did Elon Musk warn Bill Gates? Will he be able to annihilate Microsoft's founder? Know controversy in detail
Elon Musk hopes that he will be able to transform Tesla into an AI giant with a net worth of $30 trillion and he wants to change from selling EVs to operating a lucrative fleet of robotaxis and humanoid robots.
Elon Musk's Tesla Highlights: Self-driving tech, cybertruck & robotaxi plans
Tesla's annual shareholder meeting on June 13 was marked by shareholder approval of Elon Musk's $56 billion performance-based pay package, despite previous legal challenges. Additionally, shareholders agreed to relocate Tesla from Delaware to Texas. Elon Musk, in his characteristic style, outlined ambitious technological advancements at the meeting: he projected rapid progress in self-driving car technology, including the potential for Tesla owners to connect with a future "Robotaxi" fleet for passive income.
China drives away autonomous Tesla
Elon Musk envisions a future driven by self-driving cars and humanoid robots, potentially transforming Tesla into a trillion-dollar enterprise. However, uncertainties loom over Tesla's ability to deliver on these promises to both consumers and shareholders. Despite Musk's ambitious projections of unlocking ten times Tesla's current value through autonomous vehicles, Chinese competitors are advancing in key technologies like lane-navigation and battery economics.
Tesla shareholders okay CEO Elon Musk's Rs 4.67 lakh crore pay package
esla shareholders voted Thursday to restore CEO Elon Musk's record $44.9 billion pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year, showing strong support for his leadership of the electric vehicle maker. While the favorable vote indicates confidence in Musk, it does not guarantee immediate access to the all-stock compensation. The package is expected to face legal challenges in the Delaware Chancery Court and Supreme Court for several months as Tesla seeks to overturn the initial rejection.
Elon Musk wins back his huge Tesla payday in shareholder vote
Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, previously rejected by a Delaware judge. The package remains tied up in court as Tesla appeals the decision.
Elon Musk says Tesla shareholders voting yes for his $56 billion pay package
Tesla shareholders are voting on a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk and to relocate the company's legal home to Texas. The vote outcome will be announced at a meeting in Texas on Thursday.
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Tesla shareholders voting yes for Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, CEO says on X
Shareholders of the electric-car maker are voting on a proposal to ratify CEO Musk's 2018 incentive package, valued at up to $56 billion at the time and the largest in U.S. corporate history, after a Delaware judge voided the plan approved by its board "beholden" to Musk. The result will be announced at a meeting on Thursday.
Are social media algorithms causing psychological harm to children? Elon Musk thinks so
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and father of nine, recently expressed significant concerns about the impact of social media on children. Speaking at the VivaTech fair in Paris, he emphasized the dangers posed by AI algorithms designed to maximize user engagement through increased dopamine levels, making children particularly vulnerable. Musk urged parents to limit their children's exposure to social media, highlighting the potential psychological harm.
Nobody would have to work in 'benign' AI scenario, Musk says
"Long-term, in a benign scenario, any job that somebody does will be optional, like if you want to do a job as kind of like a hobby. You do a job, but otherwise the AI and the robots will provide any goods and services that you want," Musk told the Vivatech trade fare in Paris via a video link.
Elon Musk predicts artificial intelligence will make jobs 'optional' in future
Speaking at a startup and tech event in Paris on Thursday, Musk said, "Probably none of us will have a job,". Elon Musk was speaking remotely via webcam at the Viva Tech event where he predicted a future where jobs would be "optional."
Tesla drops reference to its goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually in impact report
Tesla's latest impact report excludes the goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually by 2030, shifting focus to robotaxis, diverging from Musk's 2020 target to outsell Toyota by nearly double.
Tesla pullback puts onus on others to build electric vehicle chargers
Musk's decision to lay off the 500-member team responsible for installing charging stations, and to sharply slow investment in new stations, baffled the industry and raised doubts about whether the number of public chargers would grow fast enough to keep pace with sales of battery-powered cars.
US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked
Federal highway safety investigators are seeking information on Tesla's development of a fix for its Autopilot partially automated driving system recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concerns about the recall's effectiveness, as Tesla has reported 20 crashes since the software update in December. The agency has asked for detailed information on how Tesla used human behavior science in designing Autopilot and the company's assessment of human factors.
Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams, Electrek reports
Tesla laid off staff from various departments, including software and engineering, following the disbanding of the EV charging department. The company is focusing on autonomous software and robotaxis, with layoffs affecting multiple locations and top executives.
China's electric cars keep improving, a worry for rivals elsewhere
Chinese automakers are leading in electric car innovation, introducing larger, technologically advanced models. With plans to launch 71 new battery electric models, features include taller hoods, bigger tires, and spacious interiors. China's advancements in self-driving technology and battery efficiency are reshaping the global automotive landscape, challenging traditional manufacturers.
What is Tesla's Full Self Driving and why its China rollout matters
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made an unannounced visit to Beijing to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and data transfer permissions. Musk met with Premier Li Qiang, sharing a photo on social media. Tesla cleared regulatory hurdles for FSD in China, potentially boosting competition in the auto market. The move could also help Tesla navigate regulatory challenges and declining EV sales, while aligning with China's push for technological innovation and competition in the autonomous driving sector.
Tesla jumps 10% as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears
Investors had been bracing for the worst after a tumultuous week at Tesla that saw big layoffs, executive exits, price cuts and the postponement of a highly touted meeting with the Indian prime minister. The newly minted plans also helped Wall Street shrug off the company's weak first-quarter results, including a lower-than-expected profit and the first drop in quarterly revenue in nearly four years.
Tesla jumps 10% in premarket as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears
Investors had been bracing for the worst after a tumultuous week at Tesla that saw big layoffs, executive exits, price cuts and the postponement of a highly touted meeting with the Indian prime minister.
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk plans to sell Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, to address labor shortages. Other companies like Honda, Hyundai's Boston Dynamics, Microsoft, Figure, BMW are also investing in humanoid robots for different industries.
Elon Musk's Robotaxi dreams plunge Tesla into chaos
Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. faces a tumultuous year with stock plunges, sales decline, and strategic shifts causing chaos. Musk aims for a robotaxi future, scaling back on a mass-market vehicle. Layoffs and internal upheaval follow as Musk asserts wartime CEO mode. Investors and employees are left questioning Tesla's direction amidst regulatory challenges and an uncertain future.
Elon Musk takes Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus for a test walk. Netizens react, ask him to "Kill it with fire!"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has come under attack for making the humanoid robot walk. Some people jokingly compared robot's movements to President Joe Biden. Know about the robot Optimus or The Tesla Bot in detail.
Elon Musk expects 1 billion humanoid robots by 2040s
Tesla developed a prototype humanoid robot in August 2021, called Optimus. Its boss Elon Musk said at an event in October 2022, that he hoped to eventually make millions of the Optimus robots, which would carry an estimated $20,000 price tag per unit.
BMW taps humanoid startup Figure to take on Tesla's robot
This marks the first commercial deal Figure has signed since it was founded in 2022. While the company didn't disclose how many robots BMW will be using, the partnership will start with small quantities and expand if performance targets have been met, according to Brett Adcock, chief executive at Figure.
Elon Musk seeks 25% voting share at Tesla
Tesla CEO Musk said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that unless he got stock that is "enough to be influential, but not so much that I can't be overturned", at Tesla, he would prefer to build products outside of the electric vehicle manufacturer.
Google DeepMind introduces mobile ALOHA humanoid system
ALOHA can cook, do laundry and much more through teleoperations, imitation learning.
Elon Musk rebukes media reports on robot "attack" in Tesla factory
Elon Musk rebuked media reports linking a 2021 factory robot incident to Tesla's Optimus robots, clarifying it involved a Kuka arm. The incident, covered by outlets like Daily Mail and The Information, saw an engineer injured during software updates. Musk defended Optimus robots, expressing hopes for an abundant future. Tesla's safety practices faced scrutiny previously, with concerns in California and China. Representatives from Tesla and Kuka haven't responded to Business Insider's queries. Musk's criticism highlights Tesla's robotics focus amid persistent safety concerns.
Tesla engineer attacked by Robot in US: Machine pins him down, digging metal claws into worker's back and arm
Tesla Robot Attack: A Tesla engineer at the Giga Texas factory was attacked by an assembly robot, raising concerns about the risks associated with automated robots in the workplace. The incident occurred in 2021 and was revealed in an injury report filed to regulators. The robot pinned the engineer while he was programming software, causing injuries to his back, arm, and hand.
Tesla workers report robot injuries, explosions at US Cybertruck factory
As Elon Musk gears up to deliver first Cybertrucks to customers, a new report has claimed that workers at Tesla's Texas gigafactory report explosions, concussions and grisly robot injuries.
Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus can now do intricate yoga poses, boss Elon Musk hails it as 'Progress'
Tesla has shared a video showcasing its AI-powered humanoid robot, Optimus, performing various tasks with precision and even doing yoga poses. The video has gone viral, amassing over 12 million views. Tesla has invited collaboration to further develop Optimus. Elon Musk acknowledged the progress made by Optimus, indicating substantial improvements.
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