FSD, AUTONOMY, ROBOTAXI, AND MORE: TALKING TESLA W/ ANALYST TOM NARAYAN!

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This episode features an insightful discussion with Tom Narayan, an equity analyst specializing in global autos, focusing on Tesla's future in autonomous driving and robotaxis. Narayan posits that Tesla's true long-term profitability will stem from software licensing, particularly FSD, rather than vehicle sales. He highlights Tesla's strategic advantage in data accumulation and machine learning for FSD development, suggesting a future where regulators may mandate such systems due to their potential to reduce accidents. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for the auto industry, predicting significant consolidation and a shift towards fleet operation and software services. While acknowledging the current limitations and public skepticism surrounding FSD, Narayan remains optimistic about its exponential improvement and eventual widespread adoption, projecting robotaxi ubiquity by 2035.