Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by Geeek » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 2:34 AM UTC

Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI
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Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by LorenDB » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 2:54 AM UTC

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by dotcoma » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 3:08 AM UTC

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

Just curious: what do you see AI capable of doing for a car company? Thanks.

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by FireBeyond » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 3:21 AM UTC

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

> I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on

How about "Musk asking his followers, not Tesla shareholders"? I guess that makes me one of the brigade.

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by chipdart » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 4:42 AM UTC

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

> (...) but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently (...)

I'm curious, why do you think this is relevant for the interests of all shareholders of a car company?

Hasn't Tesla been for years failing to deliver on all their other fantastic promises, such as the infamous full self driving that was perpetually 1 year away?

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by dotcoma » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 5:06 AM UTC

chipdart wrote: post #5

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

> (...) but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently (...) I'm curious, why do you think this is relevant for the interests of all shareholders of a car company? Hasn't Tesla been for years failing to deliver on all their other fantastic promises, such as the infamous full self driving that was perpetually 1 year away?

You missed the news...

> Tesla will start using humanoid robots in 2025

ROTFL

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by 3cats-in-a-coat » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 6:26 AM UTC

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

So Musk can keep diverting his attention to new startups and Tesla should keep throwing billions at them. Great plan, bro.

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by chipdart » Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 7:29 AM UTC

FireBeyond wrote: post #4

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

> I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on How about "Musk asking his followers, not Tesla shareholders"? I guess that makes me one of the brigade.

> How about "Musk asking his followers, not Tesla shareholders"? I guess that makes me one of the brigade.

It's telling that he's directing that question to his fanboy choir and not to the actual shareholders, who are the ones who actually have their money invested.

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by _giorgio_ » Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 5:28 AM UTC

dotcoma wrote: post #3

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

Just curious: what do you see AI capable of doing for a car company? Thanks.

FSD? :-D

Improve robots, and humanoid robots that are used in the assembly line?

What was the question?

Re: Musk Asks X Followers If Tesla Should Sink $5B into XAI

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Post by _giorgio_ » Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 5:30 AM UTC

FireBeyond wrote: post #4

LorenDB wrote: post #2

Actually not a terribly stupid idea. I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on, but Elon's attention has definitely been more on xAI recently, so a big investment like this could help Tesla solidify its position.

> I get that the Musk hate brigade will probably find something to call foul on How about "Musk asking his followers, not Tesla shareholders"? I guess that makes me one of the brigade.

He's asking followers, then shareholders, and finally the board.