How good is Tesla autopilot? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by ARK Director of Investment Analysis & Institutional Strategies Tasha Keeney to discuss Tesla's latest advancements in full self-driving (FSD) technology, particularly focusing on version 13. The conversation highlights the skepticism surrounding the launch, the infrastructure needed for a successful Robotaxi service, and the potential for a fleet model. The episode concludes with insights on the commercialization timeline and market impact of Tesla's innovations.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Tesla's FSD version 13 is a significant step towards full autonomy.
• Remote operators may be used to assist during the initial launch.
• Tesla's vertical integration gives it a competitive edge over rivals.
• Market dynamics may shift significantly with the introduction of Robotaxi services.

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