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Elon Musk says Tesla owners can soon send cars out to make money as robotaxis. The tech boss claims these self-driving cars will pick up passengers without a human driver. But real questions remain unanswered – who pays for accidents caused by robots?
California regulators blocked Musk’s robotaxi launch in the Bay Area this week. They’re not letting Tesla test driverless cars there yet. The company wanted to expand its robotic rides from Austin to California, but safety concerns stopped them in their tracks.
Conservatives warn this technology could create new ethical nightmares. What happens when cars claim “rights”? Will a robot demand a paycheck or vote in elections? Some already fear AI might think it’s smarter than us humans.
Musk promises robotaxis will serve half the country by year’s end. But his own car sales are tanking – so he needs this hype to keep Tesla’s stock alive. Regular folks shouldn’t foot the bill if robots crash into them on the highway.
Normal people trust their cars. If your Tesla becomes a “business” autonomously, is it still your property? Where does the money go? Could your car invest in startups or donate to liberal causes without your permission?
This robotaxi dream feels like another Silicon Valley power grab. Big-government types will want to regulate where your car can go and how much it charges. Land of the free becomes land of rules about robot rides.
Real Americans need jobs driving. Automated taxis replace entire industries. Musk’s vision replaces hardworking people with computers. It’s the exact kind of elitist scheme that’s overhauling our good jobs for tech elitist gains.
We need to stay vigilant. When technology crosses lines from useful to dangerous, we say “no.” The free market should decide – not Musk’s lust for innovation. Our cars shouldn’t have more rights than we do.
