Elon Musk is often described as controversial, and now he has drawn the attention of Yann LeCun, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and head of AI at Meta.
Fails to Deliver
LeCun, recognized as a pioneer of convolutional neural networks, stated that while he does not harbor hatred for Musk, he detests the falsehoods that surround the Tesla CEO's claims about autonomous vehicles.
The criticism arises from a tweet by Dan O'Dowd, a software executive and a vocal critic of Tesla. O'Dowd, a five-time Tesla owner, referred to Musk as a "snake oil salesman," accusing him of perpetually promising fully autonomous vehicles but failing to deliver year after year, according to El Economista.
O'Dowd expressed frustration over Musk's repeated assurances that drivers would no longer be necessary in the near future, a promise that has yet to materialize.
Feature Remains Absent
In a recent statement, Musk had claimed that version 12 of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system would introduce a feature named "Actually Smart Summon" (ASS) within "a month or two." However, despite the passage of time, the feature remains absent, with O'Dowd pointing out that Musk's track record is riddled with unfulfilled promises.
Musk's persistent claims have gone largely unchecked, mainly due to his fervent fan base that defends him against criticism. This unwavering support has allowed him to maintain a favorable public image, despite accusations of misleading consumers regarding the timeline for Tesla’s self-driving capabilities.
Many argue that had these promises come from any other individual, they would have been discredited long ago, leading to a significant decline in company value. However, Musk's unique status continues to shield him,
