Leaked DMs Show Elon Musk Blatantly Lying About Self-Driving Safety

Leaked DMs Show Elon Musk Blatantly Lying About Self-Driving Safety

For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has refused to use radar and lidar sensors on his self-driving cars, saying they're a "crutch." He claims it's not just a cost issue, but is adamant that only using visual cameras to let Tesla's autonomous driving software see the world around it is actually safer than the alternative. It's a topic Musk has been revisiting lately. Last week, he attacked his rivals like Waymo for relying on lidar and radar along wit…

Elon Musk’s Leaked DMs Admit Lidar Could Enhance Tesla Self-Driving Safety

In a revelation that has sent ripples through the automotive and tech industries, leaked direct messages from Elon Musk have exposed apparent contradictions in his stance on self-driving technology. According to an article published by Futurism, these messages show Musk acknowledging the safety benefits of advanced sensors like lidar and radar, even as he publicly dismisses them for Tesla’s vehicles. This comes at a time when Tesla is pushing ag…