Critique of Tesla's 2018 payment plan and skepticism towards Full Self-Driving capabilities

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The chapter scrutinizes Tesla's 2018 payment plan, questioning its emphasis on share price and governance, while expressing doubt about the capabilities of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system. Safety concerns are raised regarding the adjustments made to the Full Self-Driving system without clear justifications and the slow recognition of the importance of camera-based driver monitoring systems by regulators and pundits.

With Kirsten taking a well-deserved vacation, Alex and Ed run wild, discussing a wide variety of recent news. From Ed's recent OpEd on Tesla in the Washington Post to GM's new cash injection into Cruise, and from "AI first" automated trucking company Waabi's new funding round to questions around transparency in China's AV development, and much more, the lads have their hands full this week.