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They first famously tried to sell the technology to Tesla. When that didn’t work, I think they set out to develop a proof of concept that they could use to gen
by PragmaticPulp 6y ago
They first famously tried to sell the technology to Tesla.
When that didn’t work, I think they set out to develop a proof of concept that they could use to generate hype, then wait until an automaker wanted to buy their technology to catch up.
I get the impression they cursed future acquisition opportunities by refusing to even engage with safety regulators. They’re now selling their product in clever ways designed to shift all liability to the user.
- gamblor956 6y agoThey’re now selling their product in clever ways designed to shift all liability to the user. In "clever ways" that completely fail to succeed in this goal, legally speaking. Product liability (law) is very expansive and generally covers every person in the chain from user to manufacturer.
- bratcomplex 6y agoNot exactly. Elon made an offer to geo to make a better mobile eye. some work was done, geo wasn’t okay with the deal. But he was still interested in the problem so he forumd comma