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Tesla Investor Warns: 2026 Key for Autonomous Progress

12/14/2025

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Ross Gerber, a prominent Tesla investor, warns 2026 will be crucial as Elon Musk must show progress in autonomous driving.
He criticizes Musk's focus on other ventures, arguing it distracts from Tesla's core challenges.
Gerber notes Tesla faces competition from Waymo, which uses LidAR technology for safer self-driving cars.
He cites Tesla's reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and cameras as a possible hurdle, alongside Musk's negative public perception.

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Ross Gerber, a prominent Tesla investor, warns 2026 will be crucial as Elon Musk must show progress in autonomous driving.
He criticizes Musk's focus on other ventures, arguing it distracts from Tesla's core challenges.
Gerber notes Tesla faces competition from Waymo, which uses LidAR technology for safer self-driving cars.
He cites Tesla's reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and cameras as a possible hurdle, alongside Musk's negative public perception.