<p>The automobile giant, Tesla, on Wednesday said that the co-founder of Airbnb Inc., Joseph Gebbia, has joined the board of directors of the automobile firm, reversing the decision to reduce the number of directors.</p>

<p>Following the exit of Oracle Inc. co-founder Larry Ellison in August, Tesla previously announced in June that it would have just seven board seats, drawing criticism from shareholder organisations for the absence of independent board directors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-wants-his-freedom-to-tweet-anything-back-seeks-to-end-sec-consent-decree-520530"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Musk wants back his freedom to tweet anything, seeks to end SEC consent decree</strong></a></p>

<p>The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a complaint from SOC Investment Group in July, alleging that Tesla's proposal did not follow a 2018 decree with the SEC, which required having two independent boards. This agreement was reached after Tesla owner Elon Musk announced plans to go private, Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla appointed&nbsp;Ellison in December 2018. Gebbia, a US billionaire designer, and Internet entrepreneur joins Tesla after announcing in July that he would step down from his position and take an advertising role at Airbnb. During this, Musk, taking it to Twitter, tweeted, "Congrats on an incredible company with Airbnb, now for Book 2!."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-faces-deposition-with-twitters-lawyers-ahead-of-trial-519641"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk faces deposition with Twitter's lawyers ahead of trial</strong></a></p>

<p>In text exchanges released this year as part of ongoing shareholder litigation, Gebbia praised Musk's decision to go private as a "baller move," to which Musk responded by saying, "Sucks being public."</p>

<p>Some experts doubt Tesla's decision to add Gebbia to the board of directors as to whether he will be able to add any value to the company. Some believe this to be more of Musk's bros gathering rather than hiring someone new for it.</p>

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The automobile giant, Tesla, on Wednesday said that the co-founder of Airbnb Inc., Joseph Gebbia, has joined the board of directors of the automobile firm, reversing the decision to reduce the number of directors.

The automobile giant, Tesla, on Wednesday said that the co-founder of Airbnb Inc., Joseph Gebbia, has joined the board of directors of the automobile firm, reversing the decision to reduce the number of directors. Following the exit of Oracle Inc. co-founder Larry Ellison in August, Tesla previously announced in June that it would have just seven board seats, drawing criticism from shareholder organisations for the absence of independent board directors. Also read | Musk wants back his freedom to tweet anything, seeks to end SEC consent decree The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a complaint from SOC Investment Group in July, alleging that Tesla's proposal did not follow a 2018 decree with the SEC, which required having two independent boards. This agreement was reached after Tesla owner Elon Musk announced plans to go private, Reuters reported. Tesla appointed Ellison in December 2018. Gebbia, a US billionaire designer, and Internet entrepreneur joins Tesla after announcing in July that he would step down from his position and take an advertising role at Airbnb. During this, Musk, taking it to Twitter, tweeted, "Congrats on an incredible company with Airbnb, now for Book 2!." Also read | Elon Musk faces deposition with Twitter's lawyers ahead of trial In text exchanges released this year as part of ongoing shareholder litigation, Gebbia praised Musk's decision to go private as a "baller move," to which Musk responded by saying, "Sucks being public." Some experts doubt Tesla's decision to add Gebbia to the board of directors as to whether he will be able to add any value to the company. Some believe this to be more of Musk's bros gathering rather than hiring someone new for it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Tesla appoints Airbnb co-founder Joseph Gebbia to board of directors after Ellison's exit

<p>Marking a new phase in aviation travel and sustainability, an all-electric aeroplane prototype took off the tarmac in Central Washington and soared 3,500 feet high into the sky in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aeroplane named 'Alice' took off from Moses Lake, Washington&nbsp;and lasted eight minutes in the air before taxing onto the terminal. However, by then, the plane and its manufacturing company 'Eviation' had registered themselves in the history books.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What we’ve just done is made aviation history. This is about changing the way that we fly. It’s about connecting communities in a sustainable way," Eviation CEO Greg Davis was quoted as saying by The Seattle Times.</p>

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<p>Reportedly, the airplane has a carbon composite frame and is powered by 21,500 small Tesla-style battery cells which make up half of its four-tonne weight. The plane can carry nine passengers and two pilots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Test pilot Steve Crane, 55, who flew 'Alice' heaped praises on the new electric airplane and <a href="https://twitter.com/dominicgates/status/1574763980429864960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574763980429864960%7Ctwgr%5E818bca5e037b0c2bb1919d29010bd77915400c93%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seattletimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fboeing-aerospace%2Ffirst-u-s-all-electric-airplane-takes-flight-at-moses-lake%2F">added </a>that he couldn't hear the sound of the engine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It’s beautiful. The team did a great job, built a great airplane. It’s a fast airplane, very responsive. I couldn’t be happier. I hear all the other things. Hydraulic pumps. I hear the propellers. But I can’t hear the engines. They’re silent," said Crane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the flight was a success, Davis conceded that they were nowhere near achieving commercial capabilities which could take as much as five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Are the batteries on the prototype aircraft capable of propelling the certification aircraft, capable of providing sufficient energy? The answer is no, absolutely not,” said Davis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the first all-electric aeroplane flight was made in 2019 by&nbsp;Harbour Air of Vancouver, BC which used a retrofitted DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver seaplane.&nbsp;</p>

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Marking a new phase in aviation travel and sustainability, an all-electric aeroplane prototype took off the tarmac in Central Washington and soared 3,500 feet high into the sky in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

Marking a new phase in aviation travel and sustainability, an all-electric aeroplane prototype took off the tarmac in Central Washington and soared 3,500 feet high into the sky in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. The aeroplane named 'Alice' took off from Moses Lake, Washington and lasted eight minutes in the air before taxing onto the terminal. However, by then, the plane and its manufacturing company 'Eviation' had registered themselves in the history books. “What we’ve just done is made aviation history. This is about changing the way that we fly. It’s about connecting communities in a sustainable way," Eviation CEO Greg Davis was quoted as saying by The Seattle Times. WATCH | WION Business News | US company debuts all-electric aircraft × Reportedly, the airplane has a carbon composite frame and is powered by 21,500 small Tesla-style battery cells which make up half of its four-tonne weight. The plane can carry nine passengers and two pilots. Test pilot Steve Crane, 55, who flew 'Alice' heaped praises on the new electric airplane and added that he couldn't hear the sound of the engine. "It’s beautiful. The team did a great job, built a great airplane. It’s a fast airplane, very responsive. I couldn’t be happier. I hear all the other things. Hydraulic pumps. I hear the propellers. But I can’t hear the engines. They’re silent," said Crane. While the flight was a success, Davis conceded that they were nowhere near achieving commercial capabilities which could take as much as five years. “Are the batteries on the prototype aircraft capable of propelling the certification aircraft, capable of providing sufficient energy? The answer is no, absolutely not,” said Davis. Notably, the first all-electric aeroplane flight was made in 2019 by Harbour Air of Vancouver, BC which used a retrofitted DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver seaplane. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Elon Musk is battling for his free speech. Reportedly, the Tesla founder through his attorneys on Tuesday filed a brief to end a consent decree with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which requires&nbsp;him to seek the approval of a Tesla lawyer before tweeting posts that might contain material information about the company.</p>

<p>The brief was filed with the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan where Musk's lawyers called the&nbsp;pre-approval mandate a "government-imposed muzzle" and urged the federal body to remove it&nbsp;as the objectives of the provisions had been served.</p>

<p>"Under the shadow of the consent decree, the SEC has increasingly surveilled, policed, and attempted to curb Mr. Musk's protected speech that does not touch upon the federal securities laws. Any objective served by the pre-approval provision has been served," said Musk's lawyer.</p>

<p>While the financial regulator did not reply to Musk's brief immediately, it is expected to file its own brief with the appeals court soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk was put under the proverbial shackles of censorship after an SEC lawsuit claimed that he had defrauded the investors by tweeting information regarding his company. Reportedly, on August 7, 2018, Musk tweeted that he had secured funding to take Tesla private, despite the deal nowhere near being finalised.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-files-plea-seeking-to-end-restrictions-that-required-supervision-for-some-tweets-460638">Musk files plea seeking to end restrictions that required supervision for some tweets</a></p>

<p>However, his tweet made investors jump in prematurely, only to lose their investment later. Consequently, Musk was cornered by the SEC and was forced to accept the consent decree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a previous filing by Musk's lawyers, the former Tesla CEO felt "forced" to sign the initial 2018 agreement because "the SEC’s action stood to jeopardise the company’s financing" and "protracted litigation" would not be in shareholders’ interest.</p>

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Elon Musk is battling for his free speech. Reportedly, the Tesla founder through his attorneys on Tuesday filed a brief to end a consent decree with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which requires him to seek the approval of a Tesla lawyer before tweeting posts that might contain material information about the company.

Elon Musk is battling for his free speech. Reportedly, the Tesla founder through his attorneys on Tuesday filed a brief to end a consent decree with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which requires him to seek the approval of a Tesla lawyer before tweeting posts that might contain material information about the company. The brief was filed with the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan where Musk's lawyers called the pre-approval mandate a "government-imposed muzzle" and urged the federal body to remove it as the objectives of the provisions had been served. "Under the shadow of the consent decree, the SEC has increasingly surveilled, policed, and attempted to curb Mr. Musk's protected speech that does not touch upon the federal securities laws. Any objective served by the pre-approval provision has been served," said Musk's lawyer. While the financial regulator did not reply to Musk's brief immediately, it is expected to file its own brief with the appeals court soon. Musk was put under the proverbial shackles of censorship after an SEC lawsuit claimed that he had defrauded the investors by tweeting information regarding his company. Reportedly, on August 7, 2018, Musk tweeted that he had secured funding to take Tesla private, despite the deal nowhere near being finalised. Read more: Musk files plea seeking to end restrictions that required supervision for some tweets However, his tweet made investors jump in prematurely, only to lose their investment later. Consequently, Musk was cornered by the SEC and was forced to accept the consent decree. According to a previous filing by Musk's lawyers, the former Tesla CEO felt "forced" to sign the initial 2018 agreement because "the SEC’s action stood to jeopardise the company’s financing" and "protracted litigation" would not be in shareholders’ interest. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tesla has recalled over a million of vehicles in the US due to an issue with the window automatic reversal system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of the federal motor safety system on power windows.

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U.S. regulators say issue in some Tesla car windows may cause them to 'pinch' people when they roll up. Elon Musk says the issue can be fixed with a 'tiny' software update. Priyanka Sharma gives you the details.

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The US transport safety regulator has ordered Tesla to recall more than a million vehicles over safety concerns with its automatic window. Tesla says it would attempt to fix the issue through an over-the-air software update.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6ab4c383-b76b-4d9d-b107-912f177cd723}{204}" paraid="188358789" >Tesla has decided to recall almost 1.1 million cars in the United States because of a problem with their window. In a number of cases which were reported in the last few months, the window was closing too quickly and as a result, a number of people were injured as their fingers got stuck in the process.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bfa3b694-f497-4220-b8c7-e521e5d9f196}{142}" paraid="575203287" >According to the documents presented by the authorities, the problem was attributed to the fact that the reaction of the windows to any kind of obstruction is resulting in the software accelerating the process. In response, Tesla has said that it&nbsp;will soon launch a system update for the cars.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bfa3b694-f497-4220-b8c7-e521e5d9f196}{142}" paraid="575203287" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-presidents-can-declassify-documents-even-by-thinking-about-it-518900" hreflang="en">Donald Trump says presidents can declassify documents 'even by thinking about it'</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b24dbcc2-1ad2-4449-8cbe-a4419e540fc7}{81}" paraid="1618251251" >According to AFP, Tesla found out about the issue during their production testing in August this year. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{64d4f7c0-bdd2-4609-b3bf-72df1bba4994}{159}" paraid="1927039569" >The company also said that the new update is already there in cars made after September 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4fc283e4-4fef-4eca-b1f6-775785325396}{107}" paraid="1030617239" >However, the damage was already done for the existing cars as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it was a “safety-standards violation” which needs to be addressed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e048da7b-062f-4024-ae97-352ee0d9aa0d}{154}" paraid="757141817" >Tesla CEO Elon Musk was not happy with the development and criticised the use of the word “recall”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7c0a9593-5a5e-4c45-aace-ece1af3647aa}{106}" paraid="1418898456" >"The terminology is outdated &amp; inaccurate. This is a tiny over-the-air software update. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no injuries," Musk tweeted in the aftermath of the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e048da7b-062f-4024-ae97-352ee0d9aa0d}{148}" paraid="1207086025" >The latest recalls will include all Tesla models - 017-22 Model 3 sedans, 2020-21 Model Y SUVs (sports utility vehicles), Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, according to a report on BBC.&nbsp;</p>

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Tesla has decided to recall almost 1.1 million cars in the United States because of a problem with their window. In a number of cases which were reported in the last few months, the window was closing too quickly and as a result, a number of people were injured as their fingers got stuck in the process.

Tesla has decided to recall almost 1.1 million cars in the United States because of a problem with their window. In a number of cases which were reported in the last few months, the window was closing too quickly and as a result, a number of people were injured as their fingers got stuck in the process. According to the documents presented by the authorities, the problem was attributed to the fact that the reaction of the windows to any kind of obstruction is resulting in the software accelerating the process. In response, Tesla has said that it will soon launch a system update for the cars. Also read | Donald Trump says presidents can declassify documents 'even by thinking about it' According to AFP, Tesla found out about the issue during their production testing in August this year. The company also said that the new update is already there in cars made after September 13. However, the damage was already done for the existing cars as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it was a “safety-standards violation” which needs to be addressed. Also read | Four captured Ukrainian provinces to hold referendums on joining Russia Tesla CEO Elon Musk was not happy with the development and criticised the use of the word “recall”. "The terminology is outdated & inaccurate. This is a tiny over-the-air software update. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no injuries," Musk tweeted in the aftermath of the announcement. The latest recalls will include all Tesla models - 017-22 Model 3 sedans, 2020-21 Model Y SUVs (sports utility vehicles), Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, according to a report on BBC.

Tesla recalls nearly 1.1 million vehicles in US over power window issues

What are the challenges automakers are facing with humanoid robots?

<p>Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk blamed overreliance on factory robots for sending the electric carmaker to "production hell" four years ago, saying humans were better at certain jobs.</p>

<p>My, how times have changed.</p>

<p>Musk's Texas company now is floating ambitious plans to deploy thousands of humanoid robots, known as Tesla Bot or Optimus, within its factories, expanding eventually to millions around the world, according to job postings. Buzz is building within the company as Tesla is having more internal meetings on robots, a person familiar with the matter said.</p>

<p>Longer term, Musk said at a TED Talk robots could be used in homes, making dinner, mowing the lawn and caring for the elderly people, and even becoming a "buddy" or a "catgirl" sex partner.</p>

<p>The robot business eventually may be worth more than Tesla's car revenue, according to Musk, who is now touting a vision for the company that goes well beyond making self-driving electric vehicles.</p>

<p>At its "AI Day" on Sept. 30, Tesla will unveil a prototype from its project Optimus, an allusion to the powerful and benevolent leader of the Autobots in the Transformers series. Production could start next year, Musk said.</p>

<p>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-tesla-ai-will-be-smarter-than-humans-by-2033-study-517735">By 2033, Elon Musk's Tesla and its AI will be smarter than humans: Study</a></p>

<p>Tesla faces skepticism that it can show technological advances that would justify the expense of "general purpose" robots in factories, homes and elsewhere, according to robotics experts, investors and analysts interviewed by Reuters.</p>

<p>Tesla already employs hundreds of robots designed for specific jobs for production of its cars.</p>

<p>Humanoid robots have been in development for decades by Honda Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co's Boston Dynamics unit. Like self-driving cars, the robots have trouble with unpredictable situations.</p>

<p>"Self-driving cars weren't really proved to be as easy as anyone thought. And it's the same way with humanoid robots to some extent," the lead of NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team, Shaun Azimi, told Reuters.</p>

<p>"If something unexpected happens, being flexible and robust to those kinds of changes is very difficult."</p>

<p>At an "Autonomy" event in 2019, Musk promised 1 million robotaxis by 2020 but has yet to deliver such a car.</p>

<p>Musk's robots may be able to demonstrate basic capabilities at the event, but it would be hard for them to impress public expectations of robots that are as capable as humans, experts say.</p>

<p>To succeed, Tesla will need to show robots doing multiple, unscripted actions, said Nancy Cooke, a professor in human systems engineering at Arizona State University. Such proof could provide a boost to Tesla stock, which is down 25% from its 2021 peak.</p>

<p>"If he just gets the robot to walk around, or he gets the robots to dance, that's already been done. That's not that impressive," she said.</p>

<p>Tesla did not respond to Reuters' request for comments, but Musk in the past proved skeptics wrong, jump-starting the electric car market and building a rocket company, SpaceX, although some product launches were behind schedule.<br />
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<p>Initially, Optimus will perform boring or dangerous jobs, including moving parts around its factories, according to&nbsp;Musk.</p>

<p>Musk&nbsp;acknowledged that humanoid&nbsp;robots do not have enough intelligence to navigate the real world without being explicitly instructed.</p>

<p>But he said Tesla can leverage its expertise in AI and key components to develop and produce smart, yet less expensive, humanoid&nbsp;robots at scale.<br />
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He tweeted&nbsp;on Monday that its Autopilot team is also working on its Optimus&nbsp;robot, when asked about fixes of what it calls Full Self-Driving beta - a test version of its new automated driving software.</p>

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<p>Tesla is on hiring spree for people to work on humanoid bi-pedal&nbsp;robots, with about 20 job postings on "Tesla Bot" including jobs for designing key&nbsp;robot&nbsp;parts like "actuators".</p>

<p>"The code you will write will at term run in millions of humanoid&nbsp;robots across the world, and will therefore be held to high quality standards," one of the job postings said.</p>

<p>Tesla has over 2 million vehicles on the road.</p>

<p>Jonathan Hurst, chief technology officer at Agility&nbsp;Robotics, a humanoid&nbsp;robot&nbsp;firm founded in 2015 said the technology "is right now starting to turn the corner."</p>

<p>"Certainly, an important measure of success is do they make money from it," he told Reuters, referring to Tesla's humanoid&nbsp;robot&nbsp;efforts.</p>

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<p><strong>HUMAN HELP?</strong></p>

<p>Analysts see more pageant than product. "It's all part of distracting people and giving them the next shiny object to chase after," Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid said.</p>

<p>"Investors are not excited about Optimus," said Gene Munster, managing partner at venture capital firm Loup Ventures, which holds Tesla stocks.&nbsp;"It's just such a low probability that it works at scale," he said, saying it is "infinitely harder than self-driving cars."</p>

<p>And then there is&nbsp;Musk's own experience with&nbsp;robots in the factory.</p>

<p>During the 2018 production hell,&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;specifically noted the problems of the "fluff bot," an assembly&nbsp;robot&nbsp;that failed to perform simple tasks that human hands can do - picking up pieces of "fluff" and placing them on batteries.</p>

<p>He said the cost of having technicians maintain the complicated&nbsp;robot&nbsp;far exceeded that of hiring someone to do the assembly.</p>

<p>The fluff bot is "a funny example but drives home the point that autonomy often doesn't generalize well, and so handling soft fluffy material that isn't as predictable as a rigid part was causing a huge problem," Aaron Johnson, a mechanical engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon University, said.</p>

<p>"Human hands are way better at doing that,"&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;said.</p>


Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk blamed overreliance on factory robots for sending the electric carmaker to "production hell" four years ago, saying humans were better at certain jobs.

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk blamed overreliance on factory robots for sending the electric carmaker to "production hell" four years ago, saying humans were better at certain jobs. My, how times have changed. Musk's Texas company now is floating ambitious plans to deploy thousands of humanoid robots, known as Tesla Bot or Optimus, within its factories, expanding eventually to millions around the world, according to job postings. Buzz is building within the company as Tesla is having more internal meetings on robots, a person familiar with the matter said. Longer term, Musk said at a TED Talk robots could be used in homes, making dinner, mowing the lawn and caring for the elderly people, and even becoming a "buddy" or a "catgirl" sex partner. The robot business eventually may be worth more than Tesla's car revenue, according to Musk, who is now touting a vision for the company that goes well beyond making self-driving electric vehicles. At its "AI Day" on Sept. 30, Tesla will unveil a prototype from its project Optimus, an allusion to the powerful and benevolent leader of the Autobots in the Transformers series. Production could start next year, Musk said. ALSO READ: By 2033, Elon Musk's Tesla and its AI will be smarter than humans: Study Tesla faces skepticism that it can show technological advances that would justify the expense of "general purpose" robots in factories, homes and elsewhere, according to robotics experts, investors and analysts interviewed by Reuters. Tesla already employs hundreds of robots designed for specific jobs for production of its cars. Humanoid robots have been in development for decades by Honda Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co's Boston Dynamics unit. Like self-driving cars, the robots have trouble with unpredictable situations. "Self-driving cars weren't really proved to be as easy as anyone thought. And it's the same way with humanoid robots to some extent," the lead of NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team, Shaun Azimi, told Reuters. "If something unexpected happens, being flexible and robust to those kinds of changes is very difficult." At an "Autonomy" event in 2019, Musk promised 1 million robotaxis by 2020 but has yet to deliver such a car. Musk's robots may be able to demonstrate basic capabilities at the event, but it would be hard for them to impress public expectations of robots that are as capable as humans, experts say. To succeed, Tesla will need to show robots doing multiple, unscripted actions, said Nancy Cooke, a professor in human systems engineering at Arizona State University. Such proof could provide a boost to Tesla stock, which is down 25% from its 2021 peak. "If he just gets the robot to walk around, or he gets the robots to dance, that's already been done. That's not that impressive," she said. Tesla did not respond to Reuters' request for comments, but Musk in the past proved skeptics wrong, jump-starting the electric car market and building a rocket company, SpaceX, although some product launches were behind schedule. IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE Initially, Optimus will perform boring or dangerous jobs, including moving parts around its factories, according to Musk. Musk acknowledged that humanoid robots do not have enough intelligence to navigate the real world without being explicitly instructed. But he said Tesla can leverage its expertise in AI and key components to develop and produce smart, yet less expensive, humanoid robots at scale. He tweeted on Monday that its Autopilot team is also working on its Optimus robot, when asked about fixes of what it calls Full Self-Driving beta - a test version of its new automated driving software. Note, Autopilot/AI team is also working on Optimus and (actually smart) summon/autopark, which have end of month deadlines — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 20, 2022 × Tesla is on hiring spree for people to work on humanoid bi-pedal robots, with about 20 job postings on "Tesla Bot" including jobs for designing key robot parts like "actuators". "The code you will write will at term run in millions of humanoid robots across the world, and will therefore be held to high quality standards," one of the job postings said. Tesla has over 2 million vehicles on the road. Jonathan Hurst, chief technology officer at Agility Robotics, a humanoid robot firm founded in 2015 said the technology "is right now starting to turn the corner." "Certainly, an important measure of success is do they make money from it," he told Reuters, referring to Tesla's humanoid robot efforts. ALSO READ: Elon Musk announces humanoid robot Tesla Bot that uses artificial intelligence HUMAN HELP? Analysts see more pageant than product. "It's all part of distracting people and giving them the next shiny object to chase after," Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid said. "Investors are not excited about Optimus," said Gene Munster, managing partner at venture capital firm Loup Ventures, which holds Tesla stocks. "It's just such a low probability that it works at scale," he said, saying it is "infinitely harder than self-driving cars." And then there is Musk's own experience with robots in the factory. During the 2018 production hell, Musk specifically noted the problems of the "fluff bot," an assembly robot that failed to perform simple tasks that human hands can do - picking up pieces of "fluff" and placing them on batteries. He said the cost of having technicians maintain the complicated robot far exceeded that of hiring someone to do the assembly. The fluff bot is "a funny example but drives home the point that autonomy often doesn't generalize well, and so handling soft fluffy material that isn't as predictable as a rigid part was causing a huge problem," Aaron Johnson, a mechanical engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon University, said. "Human hands are way better at doing that," Musk said.

Elon Musk faces skeptics as Tesla gets ready to unveil 'Optimus' robot

<p>Self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles (AV) are the future. The idea of a car that can drive itself without any effort on your side might sound like a grand idea, but experts warn that this is not feasible in the absence of helpful human supervision.</p>

<p>As per Reuters, in order to build truly self-driving automobiles, autonomous vehicle (AV) firms have raised tens of billions of dollars. Much of the research and investment has been motivated by the fundamental idea that computers and artificial intelligence will significantly minimise accidents brought on by human error.</p>

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<p>However, the catch is that AI simply lacks a human's ability to predict and or assess risk on the spot, especially in the face of unforeseen accidents or "edge cases."</p>

<p>Similar to air traffic controllers, such human supervisors could be stationed hundreds of miles away watching video feeds from various AVs and occasionally controlling them with a steering wheel, ready to intervene and restart stuck robot drivers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When asked if he could imagine a day where remote human overseers might be eliminated from operations, Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise, a division of General Motors, responded, "Well, my question would be, 'Why?'"</p>

<p>"I can provide my customers peace of mind knowing there is always a human there to help if needed," he said adding "I don't know why I'd ever want to get rid of that."</p>

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<p>The ambitious rollout timelines for truly driverless vehicles were projected just a few years ago, but they are now far behind and the unfulfilled promises have raised the stakes for the AV industry.</p>

<p>Mike Wagner, CEO of Edge Case Research, which aids AV companies in risk assessment, management, and insurance, predicts that if these businesses don't flourish during the following two years, they will cease to exist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a case of put up or shut up at this point."</p>

<p>Imperium Drive's Kaveh predicts that "even decades from now you will not get to 100 per cent truly autonomous vehicles."</p>

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Self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles (AV) are the future. The idea of a car that can drive itself without any effort on your side might sound like a grand idea, but experts warn that this is not feasible in the absence of helpful human supervision.

Self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles (AV) are the future. The idea of a car that can drive itself without any effort on your side might sound like a grand idea, but experts warn that this is not feasible in the absence of helpful human supervision. As per Reuters, in order to build truly self-driving automobiles, autonomous vehicle (AV) firms have raised tens of billions of dollars. Much of the research and investment has been motivated by the fundamental idea that computers and artificial intelligence will significantly minimise accidents brought on by human error. Watch | Self-driving cars safer than human drivers? However, the catch is that AI simply lacks a human's ability to predict and or assess risk on the spot, especially in the face of unforeseen accidents or "edge cases." Similar to air traffic controllers, such human supervisors could be stationed hundreds of miles away watching video feeds from various AVs and occasionally controlling them with a steering wheel, ready to intervene and restart stuck robot drivers. Also read | Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down When asked if he could imagine a day where remote human overseers might be eliminated from operations, Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise, a division of General Motors, responded, "Well, my question would be, 'Why?'" "I can provide my customers peace of mind knowing there is always a human there to help if needed," he said adding "I don't know why I'd ever want to get rid of that." Also read | Self-driving cars from Tesla to be ready by year-end, says Elon Musk The ambitious rollout timelines for truly driverless vehicles were projected just a few years ago, but they are now far behind and the unfulfilled promises have raised the stakes for the AV industry. Mike Wagner, CEO of Edge Case Research, which aids AV companies in risk assessment, management, and insurance, predicts that if these businesses don't flourish during the following two years, they will cease to exist. "It's a case of put up or shut up at this point." Imperium Drive's Kaveh predicts that "even decades from now you will not get to 100 per cent truly autonomous vehicles." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Can self-driving cars ever be truly autonomous? Experts say 'no'

<p>Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years.</p>

<p>Researchers have long predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually surpass human intelligence, although there are different predictions as to when that will happen.</p>

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<p>According to a study by Autotrader company Vanarama, Tesla's new microchip will be "more intelligent" than humans by 2033.</p>

<p>The study points out that it already has processing capability equivalent to 36 per cent of a human brain.&nbsp;About 100 billion neurons make up a human brain, which triples in size during a baby's first year and develops fully by the age of 25.</p>

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<p>"Tesla's new D1 microchip is more powerful than any the manufacturer has previously used in its cars – managing 362 trillion operations per second. Its processing power is already over a third (36 per cent) of a human's brain, which is capable of one quadrillion operations per second."</p>

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<p>In comparison, the first chip, an Nvidia component from 2016, achieved "only" 12 trillion.</p>

<p>By analysing both current and prior models, the organisation discovered that the capability of Tesla microchips is growing at a pace of 486 per cent every year.</p>

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<p>The new D1 chip, which is a component of the Dojo supercomputer platform and the company's Autopilot self-driving system, will soon be made available by Musk's company.</p>

<p>It wouldn't be insane to think that technology will surpass humans in intelligence within our lifetimes, says Vanaram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Microchips are currently capable of working the way brain synapses do, with researchers developing chips that are inspired by the way the brain operates."</p>

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Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) as smart as humans or is it smarter? As per scientists, it takes the human brain 25 years to reach full maturity, but new research claims that the AI used by Elon musk's Tesla could equal that in only 17 years. Researchers have long predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually surpass human intelligence, although there are different predictions as to when that will happen. Watch | World Business Watch: Tesla sued by drivers over autopilot, full self-driving features According to a study by Autotrader company Vanarama, Tesla's new microchip will be "more intelligent" than humans by 2033. The study points out that it already has processing capability equivalent to 36 per cent of a human brain. About 100 billion neurons make up a human brain, which triples in size during a baby's first year and develops fully by the age of 25. Tesla microchips and their processing power in comparison to human brain. (Graphic: Vanarama) "Tesla's new D1 microchip is more powerful than any the manufacturer has previously used in its cars – managing 362 trillion operations per second. Its processing power is already over a third (36 per cent) of a human's brain, which is capable of one quadrillion operations per second." Also read | Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down Tesla microchips and their processing power. (Graphic: Vanarama) In comparison, the first chip, an Nvidia component from 2016, achieved "only" 12 trillion. By analysing both current and prior models, the organisation discovered that the capability of Tesla microchips is growing at a pace of 486 per cent every year. Also read | Self-driving cars from Tesla to be ready by year-end, says Elon Musk The new D1 chip, which is a component of the Dojo supercomputer platform and the company's Autopilot self-driving system, will soon be made available by Musk's company. It wouldn't be insane to think that technology will surpass humans in intelligence within our lifetimes, says Vanaram. "Microchips are currently capable of working the way brain synapses do, with researchers developing chips that are inspired by the way the brain operates." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

By 2033, Elon Musk's Tesla and its AI will be smarter than humans: Study

Tesla is re-evaluating the way it sells cars in China. The auto company is now considering closing some showrooms in major Chinese cities where demand has dropped because of Covid restrictions.

Tesla considers shifting focus in suburban Chinese cities

<p>Tesla has lost the infamous "most shorted stock" title as Apple's stock rises above Tesla's in the US, a report from short-seller analytics firm S3 Partners revealed on Wednesday. The recent trend shows that investors are betting more money against Apple as compared to Tesla for the first time since April 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ihor Dusaniwsky, managing director of predictive analytics at S3 Partners commented in a research report, "Tesla Inc has held the top spot in the short interest league tables for 864 days, almost two and a half years since April 2020, but Apple Inc has recently recaptured the crown."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The reports said that short interest in Apple has surged to $18.4 billion, which exceeds Tesla's short interest of $17.4 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the surge, Apple in becomes the most heavily shorted US company by dollar amount. The title was held by Elon Musk's company for 864 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Wednesday, around 113 million Apple shares were sold short, which represents 0.7 per cent of Apple's shares publicly available.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, around 57 million Tesla shares sold short which means about 2.2 per cent of Musk's float.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, Apple's in-app purchases climbed significantly more than the monthly or yearly purchases. The average cost of in-app purchases soared by 40 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing data from Apptopia, which is an app intelligence company, people are witnessing price increases practically everywhere, with the consumer price index in the United States rising 8.5 per cent year over year.&nbsp;</p>

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Tesla has lost the infamous "most shorted stock" title as Apple's stock rises above Tesla's in the US, a report from short-seller analytics firm S3 Partners revealed on Wednesday.

Tesla has lost the infamous "most shorted stock" title as Apple's stock rises above Tesla's in the US, a report from short-seller analytics firm S3 Partners revealed on Wednesday. The recent trend shows that investors are betting more money against Apple as compared to Tesla for the first time since April 2020. Ihor Dusaniwsky, managing director of predictive analytics at S3 Partners commented in a research report, "Tesla Inc has held the top spot in the short interest league tables for 864 days, almost two and a half years since April 2020, but Apple Inc has recently recaptured the crown." ALSO READ | US judge appoints 'special master' in Donald Trump document case The reports said that short interest in Apple has surged to $18.4 billion, which exceeds Tesla's short interest of $17.4 billion. After the surge, Apple in becomes the most heavily shorted US company by dollar amount. The title was held by Elon Musk's company for 864 days. As of Wednesday, around 113 million Apple shares were sold short, which represents 0.7 per cent of Apple's shares publicly available. On the other hand, around 57 million Tesla shares sold short which means about 2.2 per cent of Musk's float. WATCH | Tech Talk: Apple's in-app purchase prices jump by 40% year-over-year × Recently, Apple's in-app purchases climbed significantly more than the monthly or yearly purchases. The average cost of in-app purchases soared by 40 per cent. Citing data from Apptopia, which is an app intelligence company, people are witnessing price increases practically everywhere, with the consumer price index in the United States rising 8.5 per cent year over year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US: Apple unseats Tesla to reclaim the title of market's most-shorted stock after 864 days

Tesla has been sued in a proposed class action accusing Elon Musk's company of misleading the public by falsely advertising its autopilot and full self-driving features.

World Business Watch: Tesla sued by drivers over autopilot, full self-driving features

<p>A California man has sued Tesla for failing to deliver on the promise of a fully self-driving car company CEO Elon Musk has been constantly making. The man claimed the electric-car maker has “deceptively and misleadingly marketed” its driver-assistance systems, saying all this while that the company is “perpetually on the cusp of perfecting” the technology.</p>

<p>“Although these promises have proven false time and time again, Tesla and Musk have continued making them to generate media attention, to deceive consumers into believing it has unrivaled cutting-edge technology, and to establish itself as a leading player in the fast-growing electric-vehicle market,” Briggs A Matsko's proposed class action filed on Wednesday in San Francisco federal court said.</p>

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<p>"Tesla&nbsp;has yet to produce anything even remotely approaching a fully self-driving car," Matsko said.</p>

<p>The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco seeks unspecified damages for people who since 2016 bought or leased&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;vehicles with Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;has said Autopilot enables vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake within their lanes, while Full Self-Driving lets vehicles obey traffic signals and change lanes.</p>

<p>It has also said both technologies "require active driver supervision," with a "fully attentive" driver whose hands are on the wheel, "and do not make the vehicle autonomous."</p>

<p>Matsko further informed that he bought a new Tesla Model X in 2018 and paid an extra $5,000 above base price for “Enhanced Autopilot.”</p>

<p>“It is now four years later, and Tesla has never provided plaintiff anything remotely approaching the fully self-driving car it promised to provide,” Matsko said in the complaint.</p>

<p>Musk had informed in a tweet in August that Tesla would start charging $15,000 in North America for the driver-assistance system it calls Full Self-Driving, from September 5. This was the product’s second price hike this year. The FSD has attracted controversy because it requires active supervision and doesn’t make the company’s vehicles autonomous.</p>

<p>The lawsuit followed complaints filed on July 28 by California's Department of Motor Vehicles accusing&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;of overstating how well its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) worked.</p>

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A California man has sued Tesla for failing to deliver on the promise of a fully self-driving car company CEO Elon Musk has been constantly making. The man claimed the electric-car maker has “deceptively and misleadingly marketed” its driver-assistance systems, saying all this while that the company is “perpetually on the cusp of perfecting” the technology.

A California man has sued Tesla for failing to deliver on the promise of a fully self-driving car company CEO Elon Musk has been constantly making. The man claimed the electric-car maker has “deceptively and misleadingly marketed” its driver-assistance systems, saying all this while that the company is “perpetually on the cusp of perfecting” the technology. “Although these promises have proven false time and time again, Tesla and Musk have continued making them to generate media attention, to deceive consumers into believing it has unrivaled cutting-edge technology, and to establish itself as a leading player in the fast-growing electric-vehicle market,” Briggs A Matsko's proposed class action filed on Wednesday in San Francisco federal court said. Also Read | Twitter shareholders accept Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition proposal "Tesla has yet to produce anything even remotely approaching a fully self-driving car," Matsko said. The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco seeks unspecified damages for people who since 2016 bought or leased Tesla vehicles with Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. Tesla has said Autopilot enables vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake within their lanes, while Full Self-Driving lets vehicles obey traffic signals and change lanes. It has also said both technologies "require active driver supervision," with a "fully attentive" driver whose hands are on the wheel, "and do not make the vehicle autonomous." Matsko further informed that he bought a new Tesla Model X in 2018 and paid an extra $5,000 above base price for “Enhanced Autopilot.” “It is now four years later, and Tesla has never provided plaintiff anything remotely approaching the fully self-driving car it promised to provide,” Matsko said in the complaint. Musk had informed in a tweet in August that Tesla would start charging $15,000 in North America for the driver-assistance system it calls Full Self-Driving, from September 5. This was the product’s second price hike this year. The FSD has attracted controversy because it requires active supervision and doesn’t make the company’s vehicles autonomous. The lawsuit followed complaints filed on July 28 by California's Department of Motor Vehicles accusing Tesla of overstating how well its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) worked. (With inputs from agencies)

California man sues Tesla for failing to deliver on promise of fully self-driving cars

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<p>Amid the legal courtroom battle between Twitter and Elon Musk, the former's shareholders on Tuesday approved the $44 billion buyout.</p>

<p>Reportedly, after months of discussion, Twitter shareholders decided to accept Musk's $54.20 per share offer which was made in April before he went back on it. According to Twitter, more than 98.6 per cent of votes were cast in favour of the deal.</p>

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<p>While the investors have given their nod, it looks highly unlikely it will be smooth sailing from here onwards. As reported extensively by WION, the Tesla founder is not willing to go ahead with the deal unless his demands about the reality of the bot accounts are explained by Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The eccentric billionaire continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims. Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts.</p>

<p>Consequently, Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal.</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that the trial starts next month on October 17. In addition to the bot controversy, Musk is now fixated on the testimony of Twitter whistleblowers who are exposing the microblogging platform and its shadowy security policies. Thereby, granting Musk another reason to tank the deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the approval clears the path for the consummation of the deal, if the trial, starting next month goes against Musk. In that case, barring another appeal, Musk would have to shell out the said amount to buy Twitter.</p>

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Amid the legal courtroom battle between Twitter and Elon Musk, the former's shareholders on Tuesday approved the $44 billion buyout. Reportedly, after months of discussion, Twitter shareholders decided to accept Musk's $54.

Amid the legal courtroom battle between Twitter and Elon Musk, the former's shareholders on Tuesday approved the $44 billion buyout. Reportedly, after months of discussion, Twitter shareholders decided to accept Musk's $54.20 per share offer which was made in April before he went back on it. According to Twitter, more than 98.6 per cent of votes were cast in favour of the deal. WATCH | US: Twitter shareholders vote in favour of Elon Musk's deal, deal worth $44 bn signed in April × While the investors have given their nod, it looks highly unlikely it will be smooth sailing from here onwards. As reported extensively by WION, the Tesla founder is not willing to go ahead with the deal unless his demands about the reality of the bot accounts are explained by Twitter. The eccentric billionaire continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims. Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Consequently, Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal. It is pertinent to note that the trial starts next month on October 17. In addition to the bot controversy, Musk is now fixated on the testimony of Twitter whistleblowers who are exposing the microblogging platform and its shadowy security policies. Thereby, granting Musk another reason to tank the deal. Read more: After bots, what is Elon Musk's new reason to terminate the Twitter deal? However, the approval clears the path for the consummation of the deal, if the trial, starting next month goes against Musk. In that case, barring another appeal, Musk would have to shell out the said amount to buy Twitter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Twitter shareholders accept Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition proposal

<p>The Twitter-Elon Musk saga refuses&nbsp;to die down or reach any conclusion. Reportedly, the Tesla founder has now used a severance payment made to a whistleblower as a reason to walk out of the $44 billion deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Musk on Friday in a termination letter claimed that Twitter did not inform him about a multi-million dollar severance package that was extended to Twitter's departing security chief Peiter Zatko.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk's lawyers argued that Twitter failed to seek Zatko's consent before handing him the severance payment which provides the Tesla head with another legal basis to walk out of the merger.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-files-amended-counterclaims-vs-twitter-under-seal-514756" target="_blank">Elon Musk files amended counterclaims vs Twitter under seal</a></p>

<p>In response, Twitter attempted to argue that it wasn't liable to inform about the severance package.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My friend seems to be arguing that Twitter should have gratuitously told Musk that there existed a disgruntled former employee who made various allegations that had been inquired upon and found to be without merit. That doesn't make any sense," said William Savitt, Twitter attorney.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that after departing or rather forced out of Twitter, Zatko filed a whistleblower complaint, criticising the micro-blogging platform's data security practices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Musk's attorney's have asked the court to delay the five-day trial that starts on October 17 so that they could investigate claims made by Zatko, also known as "Mudge", that Twitter hid weaknesses in its security and data privacy.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, this is not the first time that Elon Musk has used a previous Twitter employee and their credentials to tank the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a court filing, Musk had submitted the names of 22 data custodians whose documents he wanted to review. One of them included former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour who was fired by Twitter in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-ordered-to-submit-documents-to-elon-musk-from-a-fired-employee-regarding-bot-accounts-507244" target="_blank">&nbsp;Twitter ordered to submit documents to Elon Musk from a fired employee regarding bot accounts</a></p>

<p>Musk needed Beykpour's documents to calculate the number of spam and bot accounts. Of the 22 names submitted by Musk, the Delaware Court of Chancery&nbsp;only granted him access to Beykpour's records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to making the severance deal as another reason to quit the deal, Musk has been using the bot and spam accounts as a reason to not go ahead with the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The eccentric billionaire continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims.&nbsp;Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal with Musk.</p>

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The Twitter-Elon Musk saga refuses to die down or reach any conclusion. Reportedly, the Tesla founder has now used a severance payment made to a whistleblower as a reason to walk out of the $44 billion deal.

The Twitter-Elon Musk saga refuses to die down or reach any conclusion. Reportedly, the Tesla founder has now used a severance payment made to a whistleblower as a reason to walk out of the $44 billion deal. Reportedly, Musk on Friday in a termination letter claimed that Twitter did not inform him about a multi-million dollar severance package that was extended to Twitter's departing security chief Peiter Zatko. Musk's lawyers argued that Twitter failed to seek Zatko's consent before handing him the severance payment which provides the Tesla head with another legal basis to walk out of the merger. Read more: Elon Musk files amended counterclaims vs Twitter under seal In response, Twitter attempted to argue that it wasn't liable to inform about the severance package. "My friend seems to be arguing that Twitter should have gratuitously told Musk that there existed a disgruntled former employee who made various allegations that had been inquired upon and found to be without merit. That doesn't make any sense," said William Savitt, Twitter attorney. It is pertinent to note that after departing or rather forced out of Twitter, Zatko filed a whistleblower complaint, criticising the micro-blogging platform's data security practices. Meanwhile, Musk's attorney's have asked the court to delay the five-day trial that starts on October 17 so that they could investigate claims made by Zatko, also known as "Mudge", that Twitter hid weaknesses in its security and data privacy. As reported by WION, this is not the first time that Elon Musk has used a previous Twitter employee and their credentials to tank the deal. In a court filing, Musk had submitted the names of 22 data custodians whose documents he wanted to review. One of them included former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour who was fired by Twitter in May. Read more: Twitter ordered to submit documents to Elon Musk from a fired employee regarding bot accounts Musk needed Beykpour's documents to calculate the number of spam and bot accounts. Of the 22 names submitted by Musk, the Delaware Court of Chancery only granted him access to Beykpour's records. Prior to making the severance deal as another reason to quit the deal, Musk has been using the bot and spam accounts as a reason to not go ahead with the deal. The eccentric billionaire continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims. Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal with Musk. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

After bots, what is Elon Musk's new reason to terminate the Twitter deal?

Tesla owners are having a hard time in getting their cars serviced. There are various problems that people are facing such as- drivers cite delays, parts issues, and instances when their car was in worse condition after visiting the repair shop.

Tech Talk: Tesla owners unhappy with the company's repair services

Troubles for Tesla CEO Elon Musk aren't over, a California owner of a Tesla model 3 sued the electric vehicle maker. In a proposed class action over cars suddenly stopping for non-existent obstacles, calling it a frightening and dangerous nightmare.

Tesla hit with proposed class action over phantom braking issue

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1a7de618-b08a-4e4c-8ee0-7b8bcd5249de}{154}" paraid="786513925" >Tesla has been looking to perfect the self-driving technology in their cars for quite some time and it looks like the solution is almost ready. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is looking to have the technology ready by the end of the year and added that it can be widely released in both United and Europe around the same time if they can acquire the necessary regulatory approvals.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{65bb385d-7f62-40ec-98d2-fc1b16eb381b}{240}" paraid="1417706479" >Musk was in attendance at an energy conference in Norway and when asked about Tesla’s plans, he said that the complete focus is currently on self-driving electric cars and the SpaceX Starship program. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{65bb385d-7f62-40ec-98d2-fc1b16eb381b}{240}" paraid="1417706479" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraq-protests-firing-after-sadrs-political-exit-army-declares-curfew-511255" hreflang="en">Iraq: Protests and firing after Sadr's political exit, 15 protesters shot dead</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{07b18ce0-f614-4d5e-bfc7-14a7b113f739}{100}" paraid="1303960355" >"The two technologies I am focused on, trying to ideally get done before the end of the year, are getting our Starship into orbit ... and then having Tesla cars to be able to do self-driving,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1a7de618-b08a-4e4c-8ee0-7b8bcd5249de}{30}" paraid="906565006" >"Have self-driving in wide release at least in the U.S., and ... potentially in Europe, depending on regulatory approval," Musk added according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{029d43c3-e063-4dce-8238-14cf5655830e}{83}" paraid="1949507014" >Musk also said that although the world is moving towards sustainable sources of energy, it will be necessary to extract oil and gases in order to continue operations at present. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{029d43c3-e063-4dce-8238-14cf5655830e}{83}" paraid="1949507014" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-a-spike-in-covid-cases-china-closes-worlds-largest-electronic-market-in-shenzhen-511257">China closes world's largest electronic market in Shenzhen</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{029d43c3-e063-4dce-8238-14cf5655830e}{133}" paraid="17502169" >"Realistically I think we need to use oil and gas in the short term, because otherwise, civilisation will crumble," Musk told reporters on the sidelines of the conference according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1a7de618-b08a-4e4c-8ee0-7b8bcd5249de}{46}" paraid="156041185" >"One of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced is the transition to sustainable energy and to a sustainable economy," he said. "That will take some decades to complete." He said offshore wind power generation in the North Sea, combined with stationary battery packs, could become a key source of energy. "It could provide a strong, sustainable energy source in winter," he further explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{512b933f-149b-4ee1-8718-86a58057475b}{254}" paraid="999384062" >(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Tesla has been looking to perfect the self-driving technology in their cars for quite some time and it looks like the solution is almost ready. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is looking to have the technology ready by the end of the year and added that it can be widely released in both United and Europe around the same time if they can acquire the necessary regulatory approvals.

Tesla has been looking to perfect the self-driving technology in their cars for quite some time and it looks like the solution is almost ready. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is looking to have the technology ready by the end of the year and added that it can be widely released in both United and Europe around the same time if they can acquire the necessary regulatory approvals. Musk was in attendance at an energy conference in Norway and when asked about Tesla’s plans, he said that the complete focus is currently on self-driving electric cars and the SpaceX Starship program. Also read | Iraq: Protests and firing after Sadr's political exit, 15 protesters shot dead "The two technologies I am focused on, trying to ideally get done before the end of the year, are getting our Starship into orbit ... and then having Tesla cars to be able to do self-driving,” he said. "Have self-driving in wide release at least in the U.S., and ... potentially in Europe, depending on regulatory approval," Musk added according to Reuters. Musk also said that although the world is moving towards sustainable sources of energy, it will be necessary to extract oil and gases in order to continue operations at present. Also read | China closes world's largest electronic market in Shenzhen "Realistically I think we need to use oil and gas in the short term, because otherwise, civilisation will crumble," Musk told reporters on the sidelines of the conference according to Reuters. "One of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced is the transition to sustainable energy and to a sustainable economy," he said. "That will take some decades to complete." He said offshore wind power generation in the North Sea, combined with stationary battery packs, could become a key source of energy. "It could provide a strong, sustainable energy source in winter," he further explained. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Self-driving cars from Tesla to be ready by year-end, says Elon Musk

<p>Nine corporate governance experts told news agency Reuters that billionaire Elon Musk's decision to have children with one of his top executives at Neuralink has pushed the limits of corporate governance norms.</p>

<p>The Tesla CEO, who is chief engineer of SpaceX and co-founder of Neuralink, had twin babies with Shivon Zilis last November.</p>

<p>According to five people familiar with the situation, Zilis told some of her colleagues that she was not involved romantically with Musk.</p>

<p>The 36-year-old, who used to report directly to Musk, conceived the children with him through in vitro fertilisation (IVF).</p>

<p>The corporate governance experts said that relationships between supervisors and subordinates are frowned upon at companies and have cost some high-profile CEOs their jobs.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-secretly-welcomed-twins-with-one-of-his-top-executives-reports-495153">Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk secretly welcomed twins with one of his top executives: Reports</a></strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, “personal relationships” and “close personal friendships” between employees are prohibited as per Neuralink’s 62-page handbook.</p>

<p>Referring to the Neuralink code of conduct, Nell Minow, vice chair of corporate governance consultancy ValueEdge Advisors, said “Whatever lawyer wrote this language did not contemplate this situation.”</p>

<p>Although the company wants to avoid conflicts of interest due to relationships between employees, the situation appeared to “fall between the cracks”, according to Minow.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-as-shivon-zilis-the-mother-of-elon-musks-twins-495490">Also read |&nbsp;Who is Shivon Zilis, the mother of Elon Musk’s twins?</a></strong></p>

<p>In order to eliminate any conflict, employees are advised to disclose such interests to the company’s “people operations manager”.</p>

<p>A source familiar with the company’s handling of the matter told Reuters that Zilis' description of a non-romantic relationship has been accepted by Neuralink.</p>

<p>Taking the helm at internal and external company meetings, Musk and Zilis both have also continued working together.</p>

<p>Not only have they listed the same address in Texas, but the court filing published by Insider also shows that they asked for the children to take Musk’s last name.</p>

<p>Zilis having children with Musk through IVF should be read as having a “personal relationship” or “close friendship” under Neuralink’s code of conduct, according to four corporate governance experts.<br />
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Nine corporate governance experts told news agency Reuters that billionaire Elon Musk's decision to have children with one of his top executives at Neuralink has pushed the limits of corporate governance norms.

Nine corporate governance experts told news agency Reuters that billionaire Elon Musk's decision to have children with one of his top executives at Neuralink has pushed the limits of corporate governance norms. The Tesla CEO, who is chief engineer of SpaceX and co-founder of Neuralink, had twin babies with Shivon Zilis last November. According to five people familiar with the situation, Zilis told some of her colleagues that she was not involved romantically with Musk. The 36-year-old, who used to report directly to Musk, conceived the children with him through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The corporate governance experts said that relationships between supervisors and subordinates are frowned upon at companies and have cost some high-profile CEOs their jobs. Also read | Elon Musk secretly welcomed twins with one of his top executives: Reports Interestingly, “personal relationships” and “close personal friendships” between employees are prohibited as per Neuralink’s 62-page handbook. Referring to the Neuralink code of conduct, Nell Minow, vice chair of corporate governance consultancy ValueEdge Advisors, said “Whatever lawyer wrote this language did not contemplate this situation.” Although the company wants to avoid conflicts of interest due to relationships between employees, the situation appeared to “fall between the cracks”, according to Minow. Also read | Who is Shivon Zilis, the mother of Elon Musk’s twins? In order to eliminate any conflict, employees are advised to disclose such interests to the company’s “people operations manager”. A source familiar with the company’s handling of the matter told Reuters that Zilis' description of a non-romantic relationship has been accepted by Neuralink. Taking the helm at internal and external company meetings, Musk and Zilis both have also continued working together. Not only have they listed the same address in Texas, but the court filing published by Insider also shows that they asked for the children to take Musk’s last name. Zilis having children with Musk through IVF should be read as having a “personal relationship” or “close friendship” under Neuralink’s code of conduct, according to four corporate governance experts. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Limits of corporate governance norms being tested by Musk's decision of having children with aide

Tesla has been criticized on various occasions for the lack of safeguards in its autopilot system. The effectiveness of Tesla's self-driving feature has been questioned for failing to detect child sized objects.

Report: Tesla's self-driving tech fails to detect kids on road

Tesla fans are expressing their love for the brand and its cars in some bizarre ways. Some tesla enthusiasts let their children be in front of a moving car to show that the company's self-driving technology really works.

Tesla's biggest problem is its fan club; owner implants car keys in hand

<p>Tesla, the automobile giant&nbsp;and the market leader in electric vehicles thanks to its cutting-edge driving technology, including ‘self-driving/autopilot’ feature, found itself a target of snide remarks from bemused netizens.</p>

<p>Although the autopilot feature is undoubtedly futuristic, several incidents have been reported which show&nbsp;several disadvantages. Recently a video went viral showing tesla’s software mistaking a horse carriage for a truck, shocking social media users. The video was posted by a username (@_realrusty) on Instagram and has over 600K views.</p>

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<p>In the video, the images on the screen depict a truck, a sedan, and a guy following the sedan. All of those bear no resemblance to a horse and buggy.</p>

<p>Tesla’s self-driving software is today’s reality. Netizens considered the video to be entertaining as they see artificial intelligence (AI) make mistakes. The comment section was quickly filled with amusing comments from internet users, including ‘Tesla vs Horse Carriage,’ ‘Elon should repair this,’ and ‘Bro is playing prop hunt.’</p>

<p>Elon Musk, Tesla CEO was accused of making false promises regarding its Autopilot and Full-Driving (FSD) technologies by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) a few days ago.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-twitter-spat-tesla-ceo-asks-judge-to-begin-trial-on-october-17-500986">Elon Musk-Twitter spat: Tesla CEO asks judge to begin trial on October 17</a></strong></p>

<p>The filing said that Tesla “wrongly implies” that vehicles with the technology can drive themselves.</p>

<p>The DMV cited details from Tesla’s Autopilot page, where it is said that the FSD system ‘is designed to be able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver's seat’ and is capable of navigating urban streets, complex intersections and freeways, reported Zee News.</p>

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Tesla, the automobile giant and the market leader in electric vehicles thanks to its cutting-edge driving technology, including ‘self-driving/autopilot’ feature, found itself a target of snide remarks from bemused netizens.

Tesla, the automobile giant and the market leader in electric vehicles thanks to its cutting-edge driving technology, including ‘self-driving/autopilot’ feature, found itself a target of snide remarks from bemused netizens. Although the autopilot feature is undoubtedly futuristic, several incidents have been reported which show several disadvantages. Recently a video went viral showing tesla’s software mistaking a horse carriage for a truck, shocking social media users. The video was posted by a username (@_realrusty) on Instagram and has over 600K views. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rusty (@_realrusty) Also read | Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey amid bot controversy. Tesla boss 'misled' or lost interest in Twitter deal? In the video, the images on the screen depict a truck, a sedan, and a guy following the sedan. All of those bear no resemblance to a horse and buggy. Tesla’s self-driving software is today’s reality. Netizens considered the video to be entertaining as they see artificial intelligence (AI) make mistakes. The comment section was quickly filled with amusing comments from internet users, including ‘Tesla vs Horse Carriage,’ ‘Elon should repair this,’ and ‘Bro is playing prop hunt.’ Elon Musk, Tesla CEO was accused of making false promises regarding its Autopilot and Full-Driving (FSD) technologies by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) a few days ago. Also read | Elon Musk-Twitter spat: Tesla CEO asks judge to begin trial on October 17 The filing said that Tesla “wrongly implies” that vehicles with the technology can drive themselves. The DMV cited details from Tesla’s Autopilot page, where it is said that the FSD system ‘is designed to be able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver's seat’ and is capable of navigating urban streets, complex intersections and freeways, reported Zee News. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>One man devised a "handy" workaround after becoming frustrated by the ongoing difficulties he had when attempting to unlock his Tesla with the phone key.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla owner Brandon Dalaly had a chip put into his palm so he could easily unlock his car. Since Dalaly on Twitter released a video illustrating the chip's operation, his unusual stunt has gone viral online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Dalaly stated on Twitter, the problem with his phone key was that it didn't always unlock his car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dalaly had a Vivokey Apex chip, which made use of NFC technology, inserted in his palm in order to unlock his Tesla. However, he makes it clear that the chip is capable of much more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chip can also store data, limit access, perform two-factor authentication using an OTP, operate as a secure crypto wallet, and, in the future, process credit card transactions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's more than just a Tesla key, though I do use it for that since I have one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Dalaly, a beta group of roughly 100 people is evaluating the chip before it can be made available to the general public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company that put this together essentially has its own app store where you can use these chips to wirelessly install programs into your body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the apps happened to be a Tesla key card. Because I own a Tesla, that was the first app I installed on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Dalaly wrote that she "Finally decided to take my phone key issues into my own hands... literally. "Tesla key chip implant,".&nbsp;</p>

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One man devised a "handy" workaround after becoming frustrated by the ongoing difficulties he had when attempting to unlock his Tesla with the phone key. Tesla owner Brandon Dalaly had a chip put into his palm so he could easily unlock his car.

One man devised a "handy" workaround after becoming frustrated by the ongoing difficulties he had when attempting to unlock his Tesla with the phone key. Tesla owner Brandon Dalaly had a chip put into his palm so he could easily unlock his car. Since Dalaly on Twitter released a video illustrating the chip's operation, his unusual stunt has gone viral online. As Dalaly stated on Twitter, the problem with his phone key was that it didn't always unlock his car. Dalaly had a Vivokey Apex chip, which made use of NFC technology, inserted in his palm in order to unlock his Tesla. However, he makes it clear that the chip is capable of much more. The chip can also store data, limit access, perform two-factor authentication using an OTP, operate as a secure crypto wallet, and, in the future, process credit card transactions. It's more than just a Tesla key, though I do use it for that since I have one. According to Dalaly, a beta group of roughly 100 people is evaluating the chip before it can be made available to the general public. The company that put this together essentially has its own app store where you can use these chips to wirelessly install programs into your body. One of the apps happened to be a Tesla key card. Because I own a Tesla, that was the first app I installed on it. Taking to Twitter, Dalaly wrote that she "Finally decided to take my phone key issues into my own hands... literally. "Tesla key chip implant,". @elonmusk Finally decided to take my phone key issues in to my own hands... literally. Tesla key chip implant. pic.twitter.com/RVK8ZaePoI — Brandon Dalaly (@BrandonDalaly) August 16, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ford&nbsp;Motor&nbsp;Co said it will cut a total of 3,000 salaried and contract jobs, mostly in North America and India, as it restructures to catch up with Tesla Inc in the race to develop software-driven electric vehicles.</p>

<p>Ford&nbsp;Chief Executive Jim Farley has been saying for months that he believed the Dearborn, Mich. automaker had too many people, and that not enough of its workforce had the skills required as the auto industry shifts to electric vehicles and digital services.</p>

<p>"We are eliminating work, as well as reorganizing and simplifying functions throughout the business. You will hear more specifics from the leaders of your area of the business later this week," Farley and&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;Chairman Bill&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;wrote in a joint email.</p>

<p>Ford&nbsp;shares were down 4.8% in midday trading amid broader declines on Wall Street.</p>

<p>Like other established automakers,&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;has a workforce largely hired to support a traditional combustion technology product lineup. Going forward, Farley has mapped out a strategy for&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;to develop a broad lineup of electric vehicles. Like Tesla,&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;wants to generate more revenue through services that depend on digital software and connectivity.</p>

<p>Tesla's pre-tax profit margins have exceeded&nbsp;Ford's this year, and Farley has been blunt about the need to cut costs.</p>

<p>In Monday's email to staff, Farley and&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;said the company's cost structure "is uncompetitive versus traditional and new competitors."</p>

<p>Rising prices for batteries, raw materials and shipping are putting additional pressure on&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;and other automakers. Still,&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;has stuck to its full-year profit forecast, despite $3 billion in higher costs due to inflation.</p>

<p>Ford&nbsp;has begun separating its operations into electric, the combustion engine and commercial vehicle operations. Farley said in July "cost reduction will happen" in the combustion operations. But&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;said on Monday the staff cuts will affect all parts of the company.</p>

<p>Rival General&nbsp;Motors Co in late 2018 moved to cut 14,000 jobs as it prepared to accelerate its electric vehicle strategy.</p>

<p>Ford, GM and Stellantis' North American operations will confront a new workforce challenge next year as they begin contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers union, which represents the Detroit automakers' U.S. factory employees.</p>

<p>UAW leaders have expressed concern that electric vehicles will mean fewer manufacturing jobs, and more jobs dispersed to non-union battery and EV hardware factories.</p>


Ford Motor Co said it will cut a total of 3,000 salaried and contract jobs, mostly in North America and India, as it restructures to catch up with Tesla Inc in the race to develop software-driven electric vehicles.

Ford Motor Co said it will cut a total of 3,000 salaried and contract jobs, mostly in North America and India, as it restructures to catch up with Tesla Inc in the race to develop software-driven electric vehicles. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley has been saying for months that he believed the Dearborn, Mich. automaker had too many people, and that not enough of its workforce had the skills required as the auto industry shifts to electric vehicles and digital services. "We are eliminating work, as well as reorganizing and simplifying functions throughout the business. You will hear more specifics from the leaders of your area of the business later this week," Farley and Ford Chairman Bill Ford wrote in a joint email. Ford shares were down 4.8% in midday trading amid broader declines on Wall Street. Like other established automakers, Ford has a workforce largely hired to support a traditional combustion technology product lineup. Going forward, Farley has mapped out a strategy for Ford to develop a broad lineup of electric vehicles. Like Tesla, Ford wants to generate more revenue through services that depend on digital software and connectivity. Tesla's pre-tax profit margins have exceeded Ford's this year, and Farley has been blunt about the need to cut costs. In Monday's email to staff, Farley and Ford said the company's cost structure "is uncompetitive versus traditional and new competitors." Rising prices for batteries, raw materials and shipping are putting additional pressure on Ford and other automakers. Still, Ford has stuck to its full-year profit forecast, despite $3 billion in higher costs due to inflation. Ford has begun separating its operations into electric, the combustion engine and commercial vehicle operations. Farley said in July "cost reduction will happen" in the combustion operations. But Ford said on Monday the staff cuts will affect all parts of the company. Rival General Motors Co in late 2018 moved to cut 14,000 jobs as it prepared to accelerate its electric vehicle strategy. Ford, GM and Stellantis' North American operations will confront a new workforce challenge next year as they begin contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers union, which represents the Detroit automakers' U.S. factory employees. UAW leaders have expressed concern that electric vehicles will mean fewer manufacturing jobs, and more jobs dispersed to non-union battery and EV hardware factories.

Ford cuts 3,000 jobs as it pivots to EVs, competes with Elon Musk's Tesla

<p>Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk informed on Twitter by stating, "After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later."</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that Tesla has two separate paid tiers of 'automation' for its customers. New Tesla vehicles come saddled with the default driver assistance called Autopilot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under this feature, users are able to gain access to features like 'Autosteer' and 'Traffic-Aware Cruise Control'. It is a standard feature that allows a Tesla to stay centred in its lane and use relative speed, according to surrounding traffic.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the second tier, also the highest paid package is the FSD system, whose price is set to increase. Under this tier, the user not only gets the facilities from the first tier but also other cool features such as 'Navigate on Autopilot' and 'Traffic and Stop Sign Control'.</p>

<p>Another impressive feature included in FSD is the 'Smart summon' feature which allows a user to remotely access the car and call the car across a parking lot, without anyone getting inside the car.</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-400-crashes-linked-to-self-driving-driver-assist-technologies-since-last-summer-508086"> US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer</a></p>

<p><strong>Musk papering over the faults?</strong></p>

<p>However, experts are wary that by making such demarcation, Musk is trying to paper over the faults of his default Autopilot system which has come under intense scrutiny in the last few weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, according to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, which included 273 Teslas.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-cars-with-autopilot-register-273-crashes-in-us-in-less-than-year-488487" target="_blank">Tesla cars with Autopilot register 273 crashes in US in less than year</a></p>

<p>According to CNBC, Autopilot, "full self-driving," traffic-aware cruise control, and other driver-assist technologies that have some steering and speed control were all in use when Tesla's vehicles crashed.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has already accused Tesla of misleading the customers about the features stamped as Autopilot and FSD.&nbsp;</p>

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Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000.

Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000. Musk informed on Twitter by stating, "After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later." After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 21, 2022 × It is pertinent to note that Tesla has two separate paid tiers of 'automation' for its customers. New Tesla vehicles come saddled with the default driver assistance called Autopilot. Under this feature, users are able to gain access to features like 'Autosteer' and 'Traffic-Aware Cruise Control'. It is a standard feature that allows a Tesla to stay centred in its lane and use relative speed, according to surrounding traffic. Meanwhile, the second tier, also the highest paid package is the FSD system, whose price is set to increase. Under this tier, the user not only gets the facilities from the first tier but also other cool features such as 'Navigate on Autopilot' and 'Traffic and Stop Sign Control'. Another impressive feature included in FSD is the 'Smart summon' feature which allows a user to remotely access the car and call the car across a parking lot, without anyone getting inside the car. Read more: US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer Musk papering over the faults? However, experts are wary that by making such demarcation, Musk is trying to paper over the faults of his default Autopilot system which has come under intense scrutiny in the last few weeks. As reported by WION, according to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, which included 273 Teslas. Read more: Tesla cars with Autopilot register 273 crashes in US in less than year According to CNBC, Autopilot, "full self-driving," traffic-aware cruise control, and other driver-assist technologies that have some steering and speed control were all in use when Tesla's vehicles crashed. Meanwhile, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has already accused Tesla of misleading the customers about the features stamped as Autopilot and FSD. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Delaware Court of Chancery on Monday ordered Twitter Inc. to submit files from a former Twitter employee to Elon Musk to calculate the number of spam and bot accounts as the billionaire attempts to terminate the $44 billion deal, citing fake account issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the court wants Twitter to submit documents and files from former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour, who Musk claims is a key person related to the real numbers behind the bot accounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tesla founder has been adamant that Twitter is hiding the names of employees who are responsible for evaluating the number of bots and fake accounts on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Twitter has been dillydallying around the issue and has only given up those workers who are not much familiar with the 'bot calculation' process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-spent-33-million-in-three-months-on-elon-musks-deal-500181">&nbsp;Twitter spent $33 million on Elon Musk’s deal in three months</a></p>

<p>Musk had submitted the names of 22 data custodians whose documents he wanted to review. However, the court only granted permission to access documents from one individual and that is Beykpour.</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that Beykpour was fired by Twitter in May. He had been at Twitter for years and was majorly responsible for the expansion of Twitter's userbase. According to Musk's filings, Beykpour was "most intimately involved with" the evaluation of spam accounts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His sudden termination has raised some eyebrows and Musk is attempting to fish the right numbers regarding the bot accounts. Musk continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-wants-to-question-twitter-employees-who-count-bots-505783" target="_blank">Elon Musk wants to question Twitter employees who count bots</a></p>

<p>Musk announced last month that he was suspending the agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal with Musk.</p>

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The Delaware Court of Chancery on Monday ordered Twitter Inc. to submit files from a former Twitter employee to Elon Musk to calculate the number of spam and bot accounts as the billionaire attempts to terminate the $44 billion deal, citing fake account issues. Reportedly, the court wants Twitter to submit documents and files from former General Manager of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour, who Musk claims is a key person related to the real numbers behind the bot accounts. The Tesla founder has been adamant that Twitter is hiding the names of employees who are responsible for evaluating the number of bots and fake accounts on the platform. However, Twitter has been dillydallying around the issue and has only given up those workers who are not much familiar with the 'bot calculation' process. Read More: Twitter spent $33 million on Elon Musk’s deal in three months Musk had submitted the names of 22 data custodians whose documents he wanted to review. However, the court only granted permission to access documents from one individual and that is Beykpour. It is pertinent to note that Beykpour was fired by Twitter in May. He had been at Twitter for years and was majorly responsible for the expansion of Twitter's userbase. According to Musk's filings, Beykpour was "most intimately involved with" the evaluation of spam accounts. WATCH: Elon Musk says Twitter lied about spam accounts, challenges CEO Parag Agrawal to public debate × His sudden termination has raised some eyebrows and Musk is attempting to fish the right numbers regarding the bot accounts. Musk continues to claim that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims. Read More: Elon Musk wants to question Twitter employees who count bots Musk announced last month that he was suspending the agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Twitter sued Musk to complete the transaction and has claimed that the issue is unrelated to the deal with Musk. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Two US lawmakers who chair subcommittees monitoring&nbsp;auto safety have requested a briefing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the agency's investigations into collisions involving Tesla Inc's electric vehicles equipped with Autopilot and advanced driver assistance systems.</p>

<p>Reuters reports that as per a letter that it has been privy to, writing to the federal auto safety regulator, Democrats US&nbsp;Senator&nbsp;Gary Peters and Representative&nbsp;Jan Schakowsky expressed their concern about the "troubling safety issues" uncovered by federal investigations and recent reporting at Tesla.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Tesla made up nearly 70% of assisted-driving crashes in last year</strong></p>

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<p>Given the growing incidence of fatalities from Tesla automobiles colliding with tractor trailers, the legislators questioned "has NHTSA considered opening a defect investigation into this issue?"</p>

<p>Since 2016, the NHTSA has launched 38 special investigations into accidents involving Tesla vehicles and cases where the use of cutting-edge driver aid technologies like Autopilot was suspected. 19 persons lost their lives in these Tesla-related cases that are being investigated.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-children-at-risk-from-elon-musks-self-driving-technology-group-claims-software-will-mow-kids-down-505353">Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down</a></strong></p>

<p>"Does NHTSA strike a balance between investigative thoroughness and addressing urgent, emerging risks to motor vehicle safety?" the letter asked. It also questioned whether the organisation has the resources necessary to thoroughly examine advanced driver assistance systems.</p>

<p>Of late, many questions have been raised about Elon Musk's Tesla and its auto-driving technology. Recently, a safe technology advocacy group Dawn Project also voiced concerns regarding the software. The group claims that Teslas "will indiscriminately mow down children" and launched an ad campaign urging the public to pressure Congress into banning Tesla's auto-driving technology.</p>

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Two US lawmakers who chair subcommittees monitoring auto safety have requested a briefing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the agency's investigations into collisions involving Tesla Inc's electric vehicles equipped with Autopilot and advanced driver assistance systems.

Two US lawmakers who chair subcommittees monitoring auto safety have requested a briefing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the agency's investigations into collisions involving Tesla Inc's electric vehicles equipped with Autopilot and advanced driver assistance systems. Reuters reports that as per a letter that it has been privy to, writing to the federal auto safety regulator, Democrats US Senator Gary Peters and Representative Jan Schakowsky expressed their concern about the "troubling safety issues" uncovered by federal investigations and recent reporting at Tesla. Watch | Tesla made up nearly 70% of assisted-driving crashes in last year Given the growing incidence of fatalities from Tesla automobiles colliding with tractor trailers, the legislators questioned "has NHTSA considered opening a defect investigation into this issue?" Since 2016, the NHTSA has launched 38 special investigations into accidents involving Tesla vehicles and cases where the use of cutting-edge driver aid technologies like Autopilot was suspected. 19 persons lost their lives in these Tesla-related cases that are being investigated. Also read | Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down "Does NHTSA strike a balance between investigative thoroughness and addressing urgent, emerging risks to motor vehicle safety?" the letter asked. It also questioned whether the organisation has the resources necessary to thoroughly examine advanced driver assistance systems. Of late, many questions have been raised about Elon Musk's Tesla and its auto-driving technology. Recently, a safe technology advocacy group Dawn Project also voiced concerns regarding the software. The group claims that Teslas "will indiscriminately mow down children" and launched an ad campaign urging the public to pressure Congress into banning Tesla's auto-driving technology. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US lawmakers question how safe Elon Musk's Tesla is, ask NHTSA about its probes into crashes

Elon Musk has sold almost $7 billion worth of Tesla stock, saying the funds could be used to finance a potential Twitter deal. But is Musk using the deal as a smokescreen to dump shares? Is Tesla grossly overvalued? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: Is Elon Musk using the Twitter deal as a ploy to dump Tesla shares?

<p>Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold Tesla’s shares worth $6.9 billion while citing his ongoing legal battle with social media giant Twitter.</p>

<p>Saying the funds could be used to finance a potential Twitter deal if he loses a legal battle with the social media platform, Musk defended his decision of selling shares in front of the company’s shareholders.</p>

<p>“In the (hopefully unlikely) event that Twitter forces this deal to close and&nbsp;some equity partners don’t come through, it is important to avoid an emergency sale of Tesla stock,” he tweeted.</p>

<p>Twitter had sued Musk after the billionaire-backed out from his cash offer to acquire the company for $44 billion.</p>

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<p>Musk had accused the San Francisco-based company of misleading his team about the true size of its user base and other problems which he said amounted to fraud and breach of contract.</p>

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<p>Dismissing his claim as buyer’s remorse in the wake of a plunge in technology stocks, Twitter has sued Musk to force him to complete the transaction.</p>

<p>In April, Musk said he had no further sales planned after he sold $8.5 billion worth of Tesla shares.</p>

<p>According to court filings, Musk sold about 7.92 million shares between August 5 and August 9 and he now owns 155.04 million Tesla shares or just under 15 per cent of the automaker.</p>

<p>Since the automaker reported better-than-expected earnings on July 20, its shares have risen nearly 15 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the Biden administration passes the climate bill, which will lift the cap on tax credits for electric vehicles, it will further boost Tesla shares.</p>

<p>Musk has also hinted at the possibility of starting his own social media platform like former US President Donald Trump did after he was blocked from accessing Twitter.</p>

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Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold Tesla’s shares worth $6.9 billion while citing his ongoing legal battle with social media giant Twitter. Saying the funds could be used to finance a potential Twitter deal if he loses a legal battle with the social media platform, Musk defended his decision of selling shares in front of the company’s shareholders.

Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold Tesla’s shares worth $6.9 billion while citing his ongoing legal battle with social media giant Twitter. Saying the funds could be used to finance a potential Twitter deal if he loses a legal battle with the social media platform, Musk defended his decision of selling shares in front of the company’s shareholders. “In the (hopefully unlikely) event that Twitter forces this deal to close and some equity partners don’t come through, it is important to avoid an emergency sale of Tesla stock,” he tweeted. Twitter had sued Musk after the billionaire-backed out from his cash offer to acquire the company for $44 billion. × Musk had accused the San Francisco-based company of misleading his team about the true size of its user base and other problems which he said amounted to fraud and breach of contract. Less than 5% of Twitter daily users are fake/spam — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2022 × Dismissing his claim as buyer’s remorse in the wake of a plunge in technology stocks, Twitter has sued Musk to force him to complete the transaction. In April, Musk said he had no further sales planned after he sold $8.5 billion worth of Tesla shares. According to court filings, Musk sold about 7.92 million shares between August 5 and August 9 and he now owns 155.04 million Tesla shares or just under 15 per cent of the automaker. Since the automaker reported better-than-expected earnings on July 20, its shares have risen nearly 15 per cent. If the Biden administration passes the climate bill, which will lift the cap on tax credits for electric vehicles, it will further boost Tesla shares. Musk has also hinted at the possibility of starting his own social media platform like former US President Donald Trump did after he was blocked from accessing Twitter. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Contingency plan: Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion amid legal dispute with Twitter

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