I'm sure you've all heard of Tesla's "self-driving" feature, which is known as the "revolution in automotive technology", which is supposed to make driving safer and easier. However, in recent times, Tesla's Autopilot system has been repeatedly involved in fatal car accidents, which has aroused widespread concern and questions in the society.
Remember last week's crash in Seattle, where a Tesla owner has been charged with homicide for allegedly killing a motorcyclist while using Autopilot. In fact, since 2016, U.S. traffic safety regulators have opened more than 40 similar investigations, including 23 fatalities.
Let's think about it, is this kind of "high-tech killer" system still worthy of our pursuit and trust? Should the intelligent driving we pursue be safer and more humane, or should the cold algorithm decide everything? This is indeed worth pondering.
In addition to safety risks, Tesla has also recently suffered from internal turmoil. Not long ago, Tesla's senior vice president Drew Baglino suddenly announced his resignation and reduced his stake in the company worth as much as 1.3 billion yuan! As a key member who was once regarded as an "informal operating director", his move undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the company, and it also made people wonder if there were internal divisions and imbalances.
To make matters worse, Tesla's latest earnings data was disappointing. In the first quarter, the company, which was once regarded as a new energy vehicle giant, saw its net profit plummet by 55% year-on-year, and its revenue also fell by 9%. To make matters worse, car deliveries fell short of expectations by the largest margin ever.
Faced with such a dilemma, Musk took the lead in laying off more than 10% of his workforce, with the goal of cutting costs and improving efficiency. But honestly, will this approach really solve the problem, or will it only further exacerbate internal turmoil and instability?
Thankfully, Musk said he plans to launch a more affordable electric model in 2025 to regain his competitiveness in the price war. But everyone also knows that in the fierce market environment, there are still many uncertainties about whether Tesla can achieve its wishes and succeed.
Overall, Tesla these days are really going through a tough time. Shortcomings in technology security, fluctuations in senior management personnel, declining performance, and ...... cost control This series of internal and external troubles has undoubtedly cast a shadow on the company's development prospects.
And for us ordinary consumers, Tesla's predicament is also worth pondering. Should we still be so obsessed with the so-called "black technology"? Should we look at the so-called "revolutionary innovation" with a more rational eye? After all, the pursuit of real progress requires time, reflection, and more respect for human nature.
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