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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Program in Austin, Texas

Musk appears to be on the verge of making his robotaxi vision a reality with a test run of a small squad of self-driving cabs in Austin, Texas, that began Sunday with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! Reaching a million may take a year or more, however, although the billionaire should be able to expand the service this year if the Austin demo is a success. The stakes couldn’t be higher, nor the challenges. Rival Waymo was busy deploying driverless taxis in Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin and other cities by using a different technology that allowed it to get to market faster. It just completed its 10 millionth paid ride. Musk says the robotaxis will be running on an improved version of Full Self-Driving and the cabs will be safe. He also says the service will be able to expand rapidly around the country. His secret weapon: Millions of Tesla owners now on the roads. He says an over-the-air software update will soon allow them to turn their cars into driverless cabs and start a side business while stuck at the office for eight hours or on vacation for a week. “Instead of having your car sit in the parking lot, your car could be earning money,” Musk said earlier this year, calling it an Airbnb model for cars. Musk finally rolls out his driverless Tesla taxis after years of promises | AP News

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Think Smartphones Are on Their Way Out. Tim Cook Says They’re Just Getting Better by Olga Racinowska

Are we approaching the end of the smartphone era, and what could possibly replace them?Interestingly, three big tech leaders have totally different takes on where things are headed.

Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for 2030 – the Orion AR glasses prototype, a device meant to replace smartphones by letting you use 3D holograms, control apps, chat, and navigate using just your voice, eye movements, and gestures. Meta plans to launch Orion around 2027 and has poured over $80 billion into AR and VR tech since 2014.

Elon Musk wants to replace your phone with your brain – Neuralink is developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that could eventually replace smartphones. Their implants let you control tech using only your thoughts, with no need for screens or buttons. Musk’s long-term vision includes wild ideas like telepathy, memory upgrades, and even merging AI with the human brain.

Tim Cook says smartphones are here to stay – Back down to earth for a sec. Tim Cook thinks phones will stay a key part of our daily routine, with smarter AI features and things like AR and wearables adding to the mix instead of taking over.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg think smartphones are on their way out. Tim Cook says they’re just getting better

Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3, Says It Outperforms All AI Rivals

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Grok 3, the latest version of his AI chatbot developed by xAI, is in its final development stages and will be released in one to two weeks. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk claimed that Grok 3 surpasses all existing AI chatbots in reasoning capabilities. In the tests we’ve done so far, Grok 3 is outperforming anything that’s been released, Musk stated, adding that the model analyzes its own mistakes to improve accuracy. The AI will compete with ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google DeepMind), Claude (Anthropic), Mistral AI, and Meta’s (META) Llama. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3, Says It Outperforms All AI Rivals

Neuralink’s Brain Chip Technology & Patents

Can you imagine moving a cursor just by thinking about where you want it to go? Crazy tech, right? Elon Musk has a track record of turning technically challenging engineering tasks into profitable ventures, and this time, it’s Neuralink we’re talking about. In a major milestone, Neuralink recently announced that it received FDA approval to begin human trials of its brain chip technology in early 2024. This marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to develop advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that can help restore functionality for individuals with neurological conditions and enhance human capabilities. Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, aims to revolutionize brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). By developing advanced technologies that allow direct communication between the brain and external devices, Neuralink seeks to restore functionality for individuals with neurological conditions and enhance human capabilities. The initial focus is on addressing paralysis and treating complex neurological conditions. Neuralink’s Brain Chip Technology & Patents

Elon Musk’s Neuralink gets FDA Approval: See How It Works

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