Tesla's Robotaxi Launch in Austin Sparks Privacy and Safety Concerns

Tesla is launching a limited robotaxi service in Austin with only 10-20 vehicles, relying on safety drivers, amid secrecy and internal doubts about its readiness. The company is trying to prevent public access to project records, raising concerns about transparency and the true state of its autonomous vehicle technology, which faces regulatory scrutiny and competition from firms like Waymo. Elon Musk remains optimistic despite these issues, but the launch appears to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties.