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Looking ahead, the timeline suggests that Tesla could have fully operational robo-taxi fleets within the next three to five years. Despite regulatory and development hurdles, Tesla’s technological edge and large-scale real-world data provide a significant head start.
Furthermore, Musk and Tesla executives emphasize that even if legacy automakers were to attempt licensing or collaboration, the technological gap would be so wide that Tesla's AI might remain dominant for years to come. The question then becomes whether automakers will recognize this and seek partnerships or continue on their slow, costly internal development paths.