This week, Robert and Haley take a closer look at Tesla’s ambitious claims about its self-driving cars and humanoid robots—and what’s really happening behind the scenes. Elon Musk has been hyping Tesla’s robotaxi fleet and Optimus robots, painting a picture of a not-so-distant future where cars drive themselves and humanoid robots do your chores. But is this vision closer to sci-fi than fact?

We break down the state of autonomous vehicle tech and how Tesla stacks up against real-world leaders like Waymo, which is already running tens of thousands of robotaxi rides per week in major cities. We also discuss why regulators are investigating Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and the controversies around the safety of its AI-powered cars.

For humanoid robots, we dig into why companies like Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute are taking a more measured approach. Their experts warn that showcasing robots doing a single cool trick doesn’t mean we’re ready for robots in our homes anytime soon. In fact, it could be another decade before robots like Optimus are truly useful.

Robert and Haley explore the impact of AI breakthroughs in training robots and why many industry insiders remain cautious about the hype. Tune in to hear what the real future of self-driving cars and humanoid robots looks like, and why a big vision doesn’t always mean it’s right around the corner.

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Tesla’s Big AI Promises: Hype vs. Reality