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Similarly, ambitions around humanoid robots and fully autonomous vehicles are still in early stages. Tesla’s “full self-driving” (FSD) system is facing regulatory scrutiny and has been rebranded to include more driver oversight, muddying the waters around its capabilities and profitability. The company has also slashed prices for FSD, reflecting the uncertain revenue prospects.
Owensman also emphasizes that many targets—like the robotaxi operations or Tesla’s AI ambitions—are not yet monetized or profitable ventures. Industry experts observe that AI and robotics investments, while attracting enormous funding, aren't currently generating significant profits, and their future value remains speculative.