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Apr 2024
12m 53s

Could Tesla’s Robotaxi Finally Be Coming...

The Wall Street Journal
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For almost a decade, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promising that fully driverless vehicles are coming soon. Now, Musk says he plans to reveal the company’s first robotaxi in August. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Alex Ossola why Musk says Tesla has an advantage over its competitors… and why some investors are skeptical. Plus, under pressure to become more efficient, the meatpacking industry is embracing—and investing in—automation. WSJ reporter Patrick Thomas talks about what more automation could mean for companies and workers.


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