Limitless: An AI Podcast This Week in AI: Tesla Ending Model S, Gemini in Google Chrome, Grok Imagine
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Jan 30, 2026 They cover Tesla’s pivot from cars toward humanoid robots and the implications for manufacturing and autonomy. Discussion of Figure’s robot unloading a dishwasher and debates about robot readiness for home use. Google’s Gemini integrated into Chrome and productivity agent features. Breakdowns of AlphaGenome in biology, Claude’s interactive app tools, and OpenAI’s massive fundraising buzz.
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Tesla Pivot From Cars To Robots
- Tesla is shifting from cars to autonomy and humanoid robots as its core identity over the next decade.
- Josh Kale explains huge CapEx increases fund Optimus production targeting massive scale this year.
Cars As A Gateway To Autonomy
- Elon frames Tesla as an autonomous robot company, using cars as a gateway to autonomy.
- Ajaz / Limitless Host notes Model S and X are niche now and retiring frees capacity for robots.
Try A Robotaxi To Learn Fast
- Try Tesla's robotaxi service when available to experience autonomous driving firsthand.
- Josh Kale encourages listeners to test robotaxi in supported cities to build intuition about self-driving safety.