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May 2024
11m 25s

What We Know About Tesla’s Robotaxi

The Wall Street Journal
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is betting big on making robotaxis a centerpiece of the company’s long-term strategy. This summer, Tesla plans to show a future model. But the company will need to overcome technological and regulatory hurdles before its fully autonomous vehicles become a reality. WSJ reporter Ryan Felton tells host Alex Ossola what we know about the vehicle, and what it will take to get it on the road. Plus, online marketplaces like eBay and Etsy are turbo-charging their searches with artificial intelligence. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee talks about how AI could make these platforms better for users and sellers. 


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