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Reader Responses to Critique of Tesla Market Cap - CleanTechnica
The article critiques Tesla's market capitalization, arguing it is excessively inflated and disconnected from the company's recent performance. Despite Tesla's historically strong market position and rapid growth, the author notes that sales have been declining for the past year and a half, contradicting CEO Elon Musk's predictions and undermining the narrative of Tesla as a hypergrowth company. The inflated market cap is attributed to investor greed—hoping for a resurgence in stock value—and fantasy-driven expectations around futuristic products like humanoid robots and robotaxis. The author emphasizes that recent financial results do not support the high valuation. Reader responses to the critique highlight deeper psychological and cultural factors behind Tesla's valuation. One commenter suggests that many investors have developed a fixed belief in Tesla as a technological and environmental savior, despite evidence to the contrary, and that this belief has become a kind of personal "truth" that is defended even when challenged. This mindset makes it difficult for investors to reassess Tesla's actual performance and competitive position. Another response points out
robotTeslahumanoid-robotsrobotaxistechnologymarket-capelectric-vehiclesNvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China
Nvidia is reportedly planning to release a new AI chip tailored specifically for the Chinese market, aiming to navigate around U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology. The chip, expected as early as September, will be based on Nvidia’s Blackwell RTX Pro 6000 processor but modified to comply with current regulations. Notably, these China-specific chips will exclude high-bandwidth memory and NVLink, Nvidia’s proprietary high-speed communication interface, which are key features in its more advanced AI chips. This move reflects Nvidia’s determination to maintain its presence and sales in China despite tightening export controls. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently indicated a potential impact on the company’s revenue and profit forecasts due to these restrictions, though this new product launch might mitigate some of those effects. Additional details from Nvidia were not provided at the time of reporting.
materialsAI-chipsemiconductorNvidiatechnologyprocessorhardwareA comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
The tech industry continues to experience significant layoffs in 2025, reflecting ongoing cost-cutting measures amid shifts toward AI and automation. According to an independent layoffs tracker, over 62,000 employees have been laid off across multiple months so far this year, with April seeing the highest number at more than 24,500 job cuts. Major companies affected include Rivian, Bumble, Google, Intel, Playtika, Airtime, Microsoft, Hims & Hers, Amazon, Chegg, Match, and CrowdStrike, among others. These layoffs span various divisions such as manufacturing, software engineering, product management, and marketing, signaling broad impacts across the tech sector. Notable examples include Bumble reducing its workforce by 30% to save $40 million annually and focus on new product development, Google downsizing its smart TV division by 25%, and Microsoft cutting over 6,500 jobs, about 3% of its global staff. Amazon has also reduced its workforce by approximately 27,
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energyAIsemiconductoracquisitionefficiencyroboticstechnologyHow We Took On Aurora & Solo — And Built a Better, Faster, & Cheaper Solar Proposal Tool - CleanTechnica
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roboticsinnovationawardstechnologyautomationrobotics-industryRBR50Cybernetix Ventures raising $100M fund for robotics and physical AI - The Robot Report
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robotroboticsautomationAItechnologyinnovationdexterityLearn how gearboxes enable next-gen warehouse automation - The Robot Report
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robotdroneeducationunmanned-systemstechnologyroboticsUAV‘World-first’ humanoid robot to master chopsticks, cook dumplings
robothumanoidroboticscookingautomationdexteritytechnologyMusk's Pattern To Overpromise And Underdeliver - CleanTechnica
robotTeslaElon-Muskinnovationelectric-vehiclesself-drivingtechnologyIndy Autonomous Challenge coming to California - The Robot Report
robotautonomous-vehiclesAIroboticsIndy-Autonomous-ChallengetechnologyinnovationRecapping Robotics Summit & Expo 2025
robothumanoidroboticsAIautomationindustrial-robotstechnologyRoboForce introduces Titan mobile manipulator, brings in $5M more in funding - The Robot Report
robotAImobile-manipulatorindustrial-automationroboticsfundingtechnologyTesla's latest self-driving mode overturns car, raises safety concerns
robotself-drivingTeslaautomationsafetytechnologyFSDAstrobotic, WiBotic test lunar wireless charging system - The Robot Report
robotIoTenergywireless-charginglunar-missionsAstrobotictechnologySnake and insect-inspired robots team up to do what humans can't
robotinspectionmicrorobotssoft-roboticsautomationengineeringtechnologyLondon-New York in 45 mins: New hypersonic jet could fly 7x speed of sound
materialsenergyhypersonicaviationhydrogenaerospacetechnologyRobot Talk Episode 122 – Bio-inspired flying robots, with Jane Pauline Ramos Ramirez - Robohub
robotdronesbio-inspiredaerospace-engineeringautonomous-machinesbionicstechnologyRobot Navigates With The 5 Senses
robotnavigationsensory-systemroboticstechnologyartificial-intelligenceHumanoids demonstrate combat moves ahead of world-first robot boxing
robothumanoidcombatboxingdemonstrationroboticstechnologyMbodi AI launches on Y Combinator, developing embodied AI for industrial robots - The Robot Report
robotAIautomationmanufacturingroboticstechnologyinnovationHumanoid robots evolve with 360° wheels, flexible controls from Korea
robothumanoid-robotsroboticsautomationmobilitytechnologyinnovationOrbit 5.0 adds features to Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped robot - The Robot Report
robotAIautomationinspectionsBoston-DynamicsSpottechnologyFuturistic jet flies 3,600 miles with no windows and 50% less fuel
energyefficiencyaviationfuel-consumptionsustainable-designtechnologyinnovationChina's new fibre-optic gyroscope can withstand temperatures changes
materialsnavigationgyroscopeoptical-fiberstechnologyaerospacedeep-sea-explorationInster — Hyundai’s Ultimate Urban EV
electric-vehicleHyundaiurban-mobilitytechnologyvehicle-to-loadenergy-efficiencyautomotive-innovationHọc sinh 'chơi mà học' với drone
droneUAVeducationtechnologyroboticsinnovationstudent-engagementChiều nay diễn ra Ngày hội Khoa học và Công nghệ Việt Nam
robotinnovationtechnologysciencedigital-transformationVietnamresearchRobot tự hành hai chân nhỏ nhất thế giới
robotroboticsautonomousCarnegie-Mellonmini-robotmobilitytechnologyLoạt hành động 'bất hảo' của robot
robottechnologyautomationsafetyindustrial-robotsroboticsAIRoboBusiness Pitchfire competition opens call for robotics startups
robotroboticsstartupscompetitionAItechnologyinnovationWaymo robotaxis to map Boston
robotWaymorobotaxiautonomous-drivingurban-mobilitytransportationtechnologyHệ thống drone kiểm tra thần tốc đường dây điện
droneinspectionenergyautomationtechnologytransmission-linesefficiencyAI-powered robots help tackle Europe’s growing e-waste problem
robotAIe-wasterecyclingautomationroboticstechnologyNortheastern soft robotic arm wins MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge at Robotics Summit
robotsoft-roboticsrobotic-armrobotics-competitionMassRoboticsinnovationtechnologyNhững robot thay người làm việc tại Trung Quốc
robotautomationtechnologyengineeringroboticsChinaapplicationsEx-Synapse CEO reportedly trying to raise $100M for his new humanoid robotics venture
robothumanoid-roboticsfundraisingstartupautomationlabor-shortagetechnologyEVNGENCO1 bứt phá từ phát triển khoa học đổi mới sáng tạo và chuyển đổi số
energyinnovationtechnologydigital-transformationpower-generationscientific-developmentefficiencyRobot Unitree H1 'tấn công' kỹ sư
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robotUnitree-H1AIroboticssafety-protocolshumanoid-robottechnologyAurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas
robotself-drivingautonomous-vehiclestruckingtransportationtechnologyinnovationYour guide to Day 2 of the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo
robotroboticsrobotaxiartificial-intelligenceautomationtechnologyexpoToyota & Waymo Outline Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Driving Deployment
robotautonomous-drivingmobilitypartnershiptechnologyinnovationvehicleNuvo, a network for B2B trade, has nabbed $34M from Sequoia and Spark Capital
B2B-tradefundingstartupSequoia-CapitalSpark-Capitale-commercetechnologyWikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers
WikipediaAI-strategyhuman-editorstechnologyvolunteer-communitycontent-creationdigital-toolsSupio, an AI-powered legal analysis platform, lands $60M
AIlegaltechstartup-fundingventure-capitalautomationlegal-analysistechnologyStartups launch products to catch people using AI cheating app Cluely
AIcheatingstartupstechnologyeducationanti-cheatingsoftwareAmazon’s first 27 internet satellites launch to space
Amazonsatellitesspace-launchinternet-connectivityProject-KuipertechnologyaerospaceMeta previews an API for its Llama AI models
MetaLlama-AIAPIartificial-intelligencetechnologymachine-learningsoftware-developmentGoogle Wallet to add support for digital IDs in more states
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TechCrunchAIconferenceticket-salesearly-birdtechnologynetworkingYelp debuts AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers
YelpAI-voice-agentsrestaurantsservice-providerstechnologycustomer-serviceinnovationHere’s how to watch LlamaCon, Meta’s first AI developer event
LlamaConMetaAI-developer-eventopen-AI-modelsMark-ZuckerberglivestreamtechnologyGrouphug is a stealth-mode startup that plans use AI inside WhatsApp groups
GrouphugAIWhatsAppstartuptechnologymessaginginnovationWaymo’s Not-So-Secret Weapon for Rapid Growth
Waymoautonomous-vehiclestechnologytransportationgrowth-strategyclean-technologymarket-shareReddit now supports translation of posts and comments into Hindi
ReddittranslationHindisocial-mediauser-engagementtechnologylanguage-supportHuawei aims to take on Nvidia’s H100 with new AI chip
HuaweiAI-chipNvidiaAscend-910DsemiconductortechnologyChinaGlacier brings in $16M and announces new Recology King deployment
GlacierfundraisingroboticsrecyclingautomationtechnologyRecologyRobot Talk Episode 113 – Soft robotic hands, with Kaspar Althoefer
roboticssoft-roboticsrobotic-handsKaspar-AlthoefertechnologyengineeringRobohubRobot Talk Episode 115 – Robot dogs working in industry, with Benjamin Mottis
robot-dogsroboticsindustry-applicationsautomationtechnologyBenjamin-MottisRobohubRobot Talk Episode 117 – Robots in orbit, with Jeremy Hadall
robotsspaceroboticstechnologyaerospacepodcastJeremy-HadallRobot Talk Episode 118 – Soft robotics and electronic skin, with Miranda Lowther
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