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Musk emphasized that the safety of the public and those in the car is a top priority. The initial rollout will be cautious, with the company 'putting a toe in the water' to ensure everything is in order before expanding the service.
The robotaxi service will utilize vehicles owned by Tesla, rather than customer-owned cars. These cars will be available for paid trips and will arrive without anyone behind the wheel, a testament to the company's confidence in its autonomous driving technology.
Despite past criticisms for failing to deliver on promises of fully autonomous vehicles, Musk's latest announcement suggests a significant shortening of the timeline. The CEO states that this is not a 'far off, mythical situation', but a reality expected to materialize in the next five to six months.
Tesla reported that its customers have cumulatively driven over 3 billion miles on Full Self-Driving (Supervised), the company's advanced driver system, as of January. This system is seen as a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles. Furthermore, Tesla has increased its AI training compute by over 400 percent in 2024, underscoring its commitment to advancing autonomous driving technology.
This is not some far off, mythical situation, Musk said. Its literally, you know, five six months away.
