PODCAST: WE DISCUSS TESLA BOT, AI DAY, AUTOPILOT PROBE, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into Tesla's AI Day, focusing heavily on the much-discussed Tesla Bot. While the reveal was dramatic, featuring a dancer in a robot suit before showcasing a concept, the hosts express skepticism about its immediate viability, labeling it 'vaporware' and primarily a recruiting tool. They acknowledge Tesla's AI and battery expertise as relevant but question the focus on a humanoid robot over core business priorities like FSD and production. The discussion also covers Tesla's Dojo supercomputer, highlighting its impressive specs and potential as a new business unit, and the simulation system's advancement, comparing it to a video game engine. The NHTSA probe into Autopilot and emergency vehicles is analyzed, with the hosts suggesting the focus might be misplaced and that driver inattention is a more likely factor. The ban on salvaged cars from the Supercharger network is criticized for lacking a clear path for inspection and re-entry. Finally, the episode touches on the Model S Plaid's drag race against the Rimac Nevera, the increased non-refundable order fee, and the sighting of camouflaged Model 3s in India.