Elon Musk: Tesla Autopilot | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Podcast.

Great discussion with Elon Musk talking about Tesla Autopilot and Artificial Intelligence. To skip the introduction and jump to the start of the conversation with Elon Musk go to 2:35.

Tesla Autopilot is a suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) developed by Tesla that is designed to assist drivers with tasks such as steering, braking, and accelerating, while also providing features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance. The Autopilot system uses a combination of sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to understand the environment around the vehicle and make decisions based on that data.

In interviews and discussions, Elon Musk has spoken about the potential for Tesla’s Autopilot system to eventually become fully autonomous, with the goal of allowing drivers to completely hand over control of the vehicle to the Autopilot system. However, he has also cautioned that achieving fully autonomous driving will be a gradual process, and that the technology is not yet ready for widespread deployment.

Musk has also emphasized the importance of safety in the development of autonomous driving technology, stating that Tesla’s Autopilot system is designed to be significantly safer than a human driver. He has also pointed out that the Autopilot system is designed to be used in conjunction with a human driver, who is expected to remain alert and take control of the vehicle if necessary.

Overall, Elon Musk has spoken about the potential for Tesla’s Autopilot system to eventually become fully autonomous, but has also stressed the need for caution and safety in the development and deployment of this technology.

Quotes about Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles

“Self-driving cars are the natural extension of active safety and obviously something we thing we should do.” ~Elon Musk
“The Tesla electric semi could change the trucking industry the same way the iPhone changed the cell phone industry.” ~Dave Waters
“Google is working on self-driving cars, and they seem to work. People are so bad at driving cars that computers don’t have to be that good to be much better.” ~Marc Andreesen
“Just as electricity transformed almost everything 100 years ago, today I actually have a hard time thinking of an industry that I don’t think AI (Artificial Intelligence) will transform in the next several years.” ~Andrew Ng
“I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that. I think that is what Apple has shown. You can buy a much cheaper cell phone or laptop, but Apple’s product is so much better than the alternative, and people are willing to pay that premium.” ~Elon Musk.
“Sergey and I founded Google because we’re super optimisitc about the potential for technology to make the world a better place. Think about how many people are underserved by transportation today, like those with disabilities, and how self driving cars will transform their lives. Or the wasted time you sit in your car every day commuting to and from work. Or the deaths and injuries that could be avoided.” ~Larry Page
“Predicting the future isn’t magic, it’s artificial intelligence.” ~Dave Waters
“When Henry Ford made cheap, reliable cars, people said ‘nah, what’s wrong with the horse?’ That was a huge best he made, and it worked.” ~Elon Musk