Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson Tesla and the Road to True Autonomy, Strategy that Starts with the Dream, Regulation and Market Questions
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Oct 17, 2024 Dive into Tesla's unique approach to achieving true autonomy, where customer feedback shapes their tech strategies. Discover how they stack up against competitors like Waymo, emphasizing data-driven outcomes over elaborate mapping. The podcast also examines regulatory challenges in autonomous vehicles and the contrasting strategies between American and European markets. Plus, get insights into the intense rivalry in Formula 1, focusing on the mental versus physical aspects of racing, especially between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
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Full Self-Driving's Addictive Nature
- Justin's wife initially disliked Tesla's Full Self-Driving.
- However, she now finds driving without it "archaic and genuinely painful".
Autonomy vs. Self-Driving
- Tesla aims for true autonomy, envisioning self-driving cars as infrastructure.
- This contrasts with Waymo's focus on self-driving within the existing environment.
Intel and AMD Partnership
- Intel and AMD, once bitter rivals, are now partnering.
- This collaboration stems from the need to evolve x86 architecture against ARM and AI.