
Ep4. Tesla FSD 12, Imitation Learning Models, The Open vs. Closed AI Model Battle, Delaware’s anti Elon ruling, & a Market Update
BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley
Discussion on FSD Data Quality, Infrastructure Challenges, & Pricing Strategies
The key insights revolve around the importance of data quality, infrastructure challenges, and pricing strategies related to Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Tesla's advantage lies in its data advantage, network advantage, and technological lead. The discussion considers the challenge of working with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for FSD integration and emphasizes the need for robust infrastructure. Potential solutions include collaborating with Chinese manufacturers due to their significant driving data in China. Furthermore, there's an exploration of pricing strategies for FSD, with considerations for driving penetration through price reductions to increase adoption rates. By lowering the price of FSD, Tesla could potentially drive higher penetration rates, leading to substantial revenue growth and collection of valuable data on disengagements. The emphasis is on Tesla's strategy to focus on increasing FSD adoption through flexible pricing models, potentially leading to a significant competitive advantage in the market.