Chris Smedley – Lifeboat News: The Blog https://lifeboat.com/blog Safeguarding Humanity Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:10:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Tesla’s Path to $10 Trillion https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/teslas-path-to-10-trillion https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/teslas-path-to-10-trillion#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:10:32 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/02/teslas-path-to-10-trillion

Tesla plans to revolutionize manufacturing and achieve unprecedented growth by producing 100 million humanoid robots by 2035, leveraging advancements in AI and robotics to significantly enhance efficiency and profitability.

Questions to inspire discussion.

Production and Scaling.
🏭 Q: What are Tesla’s production targets for Optimus bots? A: Tesla aims to ramp up Optimus bot production to 10,000 per month in 2,024,100,000 per month in 2025, and 1 million per month in 2026, with aggressive growth targets of 1000% (10x) year-over-year.

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Self-Driving from the factory to the loading dock | Tesla https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/self-driving-from-the-factory-to-the-loading-dock-tesla https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/self-driving-from-the-factory-to-the-loading-dock-tesla#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:24:46 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/self-driving-from-the-factory-to-the-loading-dock-tesla

Teslas can now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory to their designated loading dock lanes without human intervention — Starting with the ~1.2 mile route at the Fremont Factory.

One step closer to large-scale unsupervised FSD.

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Tesla Robotaxi Launch in June: Elon Insanely Bullish https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/tesla-robotaxi-launch-in-june-elon-insanely-bullish https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/tesla-robotaxi-launch-in-june-elon-insanely-bullish#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:33:49 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/tesla-robotaxi-launch-in-june-elon-insanely-bullish

s future, predicting a $10 trillion valuation driven by the launch of the Optimus robot and full self-driving technology, alongside ambitious plans for a Robo taxi service and significant production growth +# ## Key Insights.

S vertically integrated supply chains and in-house development of Optimus components make it difficult for competitors to replicate their success in robotics and AI. + Economic Impact.

S most valuable company, worth more than the next 5 largest companies combined, primarily due to autonomous vehicles and robots. + ⏰Autonomous Tesla vehicles are expected to increase car utility by 5x, operating 55 hours/week instead of the typical 10 hours, enabling 24/7 ride-hailing and delivery services.

Safety and Technology.

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AI Robot GIRLFRIENDS are now REAL and Women are ALREADY COMPLAINING! https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/ai-robot-girlfriends-are-now-real-and-women-are-already-complaining https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/ai-robot-girlfriends-are-now-real-and-women-are-already-complaining#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:29:35 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/ai-robot-girlfriends-are-now-real-and-women-are-already-complaining

Robotic companions address the male loneliness epidemic.

The rise of highly realistic humanoid AI companions, like Arya, aims to alleviate male loneliness and promote social interaction, but raises female concerns about their impact on relationships, societal dynamics, and their ability to interest men.

## Technological and Social Impact 1. Arya, a flagship humanoid AI robot, is designed to combat the male loneliness epidemic by serving as a highly realistic girlfriend capable of forming genuine human-like bonds. 2. Priced at $110,000 for a basic model and $175,000 for a full-body version, Arya is marketed as cheaper than a wife in the West, offering companionship and household assistance. ## Economic and Demographic Implications t get pregnant and men wouldn## Customization and Functionality s AI is customizable to learn about users and brands, making her suitable for promoting products at conventions and becoming a rock star attraction. ” +2. The robot can be programmed to cook, clean, and provide companionship on command, fulfilling traditional household roles without incorporating smart or self-aware features to avoid potential rebellion.


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30 Minute Zero Intervention Drive on Tesla FSD 13.2.5 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/30-minute-zero-intervention-drive-on-tesla-fsd-13-2-5 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/30-minute-zero-intervention-drive-on-tesla-fsd-13-2-5#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:29:03 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/30-minute-zero-intervention-drive-on-tesla-fsd-13-2-5

Get up to $1,000 off a new Tesla:
https://www.tesla.com/referral/omar40320

Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) 13.2.5 completes a 30 minute zero intervention drive through Los Angeles.

Raw 1x speed footage:

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BREAKING: Trump—Flanked By Larry Ellison, Sam Altman, & Masayoshi Son—Announces Project Stargate https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/breaking-trump-flanked-by-larry-ellison-sam-altman-masayoshi-son-announces-project-stargate https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/breaking-trump-flanked-by-larry-ellison-sam-altman-masayoshi-son-announces-project-stargate#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:28:54 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/breaking-trump-flanked-by-larry-ellison-sam-altman-masayoshi-son-announces-project-stargate

Trump—flanked by larry ellison, sam altman, & masayoshi son—announces project stargate.

Trump announces Project Stargate, a $500 billion initiative backed by major tech leaders, aimed at revolutionizing U.S. AI infrastructure, creating jobs, and enhancing healthcare through advanced technologies. AI Infrastructure and Economic Impact.

🏗Project Stargate, a $500+ billion AI infrastructure initiative, aims to construct colossal data centers and physical campuses across the US, potentially creating over 100,000 American jobs.

🌐The project will build physical and virtual infrastructure to power next-generation AI advancements, with Oracle, SoftBank, and Microsoft as key partners, establishing a new US-centered industry. ## Healthcare Applications.

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Testing FSD 13.2.2 on very snowy roads in Canada! https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/testing-fsd-13-2-2-on-very-snowy-roads-in-canada https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/testing-fsd-13-2-2-on-very-snowy-roads-in-canada#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:31:21 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/testing-fsd-13-2-2-on-very-snowy-roads-in-canada

The Full Self-Driving version 13.2.2 successfully navigates challenging snowy Canadian roads with impressive performance and minimal driver intervention ## Advanced Navigation in Challenging Conditions.

🚗13.2.2 successfully navigated snowy, slippery roads in Canada without interventions, handling obscured lane lines, vehicles, and signs even when the roadway was difficult to discern.

🌨The system demonstrated impressive adaptive driving, moving slowly and smoothly with minimal slipping, and never requesting driver takeover despite challenging road conditions. ## Complex Intersection Management.

🛑13.2.2 effectively managed various challenging intersections, including a five-way intersection at an odd angle and a busy roadway with an obscured angle. ## Safety-First Approach.

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Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode Saves Driver Amid Palisades Fire https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/teslas-bioweapon-defense-mode-saves-driver-amid-palisades-fire https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/teslas-bioweapon-defense-mode-saves-driver-amid-palisades-fire#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:09:16 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/teslas-bioweapon-defense-mode-saves-driver-amid-palisades-fire

In a moment of chaos, a Tesla Model Y owner found salvation. His vehicle’s Bioweapon Defense Mode played a crucial role during the Palisades Fire.

The Palisades Fire has consumed over 5,000 acres. NBC News paints a bleak picture, with thousands fleeing their homes.

Tesla owner @JosefInvesting shared his story on social media platform X.

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Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dont-die-the-man-who-wants-to-live-forever https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dont-die-the-man-who-wants-to-live-forever#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:24:51 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/dont-die-the-man-who-wants-to-live-forever

In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.

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How SpaceX Became the World’s Most Valuable Private Company https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/how-spacex-became-the-worlds-most-valuable-private-company https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/how-spacex-became-the-worlds-most-valuable-private-company#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:13:56 +0000 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/01/how-spacex-became-the-worlds-most-valuable-private-company

How Elon Musk turned failure into $350 billion. Use code NEWSTHINK at http://nordpass.com/newsthink to get a FREE 3-month NordPass Business trial. No credit card required.

I highly recommend Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk: https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-Walt?tag=lifeboatfound-20

Chapters.
00:00 SpaceX: The Most Valuable Private Company.
0:35 Elon Musk’s Mars Obsession Begins.
3:25 Building SpaceX from the Ground Up.
4:34 Tragedy and Perseverance.
5:18 Building Rockets the SpaceX Way.
8:53 Falcon 1 Flight 1
10:35 Falcon 1 Flight 2
11:17 Falcon 1 Flight 3
13:04 Success at Lasts: Falcon 1 Flight 4
14:01 The Next Chapter.
15:33 Starship: The Ultimate Goal.
16:11 The Role of Starlink.
16:43 Today’s Sponsor: NordPass.

Follow Newsthink on X https://twitter.com/Newsthink.

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