Closing Bell Closing Bell Overtime: Elon Musk Round 2; Zimmer Biomet CEO On Health Care Changes When We Live Longer 5/20/25
May 20, 2025
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, is back for another in-depth chat about his innovative ventures, including Tesla’s ambitious plans for autonomous vehicles and AI. He discusses the growing competition for chip supremacy and energy challenges on the horizon. Joining him is Walter Isaacson, who provides insights from his bestselling biography about Musk, revealing the complexities of the tech mogul’s ambitions. Together, they explore the broader implications of AI in society and the future of electric transportation, making for a riveting conversation.
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Tesla's Autonomous Fleet Model
- Tesla plans a self-driving fleet combining Tesla-owned and owner cars to operate autonomously.
- This model allows Tesla owners to rent out their cars like Airbnb to earn income.
Future of Humanoid Robots
- Humanoid robots like Optimus will be a revolutionary product with insatiable demand.
- Achieving task extensibility hinges on robots learning by watching videos, akin to humans.
Robotic Self-Play Learning
- Robots can learn tasks through self-play, mimicking how children learn by experimenting.
- A reward function guides robots to accomplish tasks, enhancing autonomous learning.
