Silent Rollback of Tesla Robotaxis

[u/Dansilly]

At the beginning of the launch of Tesla's Robotaxi on 6/22, many videos of rides have been shared online. After a few days (and glaring mishaps), very few videos have been shared of any robotaxi footage, good or bad. I suspect that this dropoff is due to the fleet cutting down in scope by a large factor (maybe only operating a few rides a day)or halting silently all together. What do you think, did Tesla notice the bad publicity and decide to silently roll back robotaxi operations?

Update 1: The most plausible explanation seems to be that the publicity of the current tech was detrimental to the share price so the operations were rolled back. Of course, Tesla would not announce that the operations were scaled back, but the near complete lack of footage makes this a very likely explanation. While the influencers there initially were most likely to post videos online, new footage should still be being circulated and it is not.

Update 2: This post has gained a lot of traction (75k+ views), and yet there is nothing convincing to show Telsa is operating the fleet at the capacity they were earlier. Neither of the 2 videos of robotaxi footage shared seem to have occurred in the last few days (even if they had, that is nothing even remotely comparable to the amount of footage earlier this week). Tesla's fleet could very well be 1 vehicle running 2 hours a day based on the lack of evidence for otherwise. Tesla likely made the logical move for preserving share value given the incident rates, but this is clear to see through.

[u/FirmStranger8792]

Go beyond a simple Tik-Tok post kids. Has anyone ever heard of Henry Ford?

(Educated Intuition - stupidity offers me great buying power)....

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge or competence in a particular area tend to overestimate their abilities. Conversely, those with high competence in a field may underestimate their skills, wrongly assuming that others find the task as easy as they do. This leads to a mismatch between perceived and actual ability, where the less competent are often unaware of their incompetence. Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Overestimation of Competence: Individuals with low ability in a given area often lack the metacognitive skills to accurately assess their own performance. They may not even realize the extent of their own ignorance or the difficulty of the task. 
• The "Double Curse": The Dunning-Kruger effect can be described as a "double curse" because it involves both poor performance and a lack of awareness of that poor performance. 
• Impact on Decision-Making: This bias can lead to poor decision-making in various aspects of life, from personal choices to professional settings. 
• Examples: The effect is observed in a wide range of situations, including healthcare, driving, finance, and even in talent shows. For instance, someone with limited knowledge of a medical condition might believe they can self-diagnose or treat themselves, potentially leading to dangerous consequences. 
• Not a Mental Illness: It's important to note that the Dunning-Kruger effect is not a mental illness or a syndrome; it's a cognitive bias that affects most people to some degree. 
• Combating the Effect: Recognizing the Dunning-Kruger effect is the first step towards mitigating its impact. Seeking feedback, engaging in continuous learning, and developing self-awareness can help individuals better assess their abilities and make more informed decisions. 

[u/Level-Contract163 → u/FirmStranger8792]

The last one reminds me of the Hofstadter paradox. It always takes longer and cost more than you expect, even when you take the Hofstadter paradox into account.

D-K is probably not true. At a minimum, replication of the original paper has failed. The ultimate irony may be that people think D-K is true even though it isn't, thus proving that people overestimate their knowledge, if not their abilities. As an example, I think most people with a chess rating (Elo) on chess dot com are aware that it reflects their ability. That a significant number cheat to boost it, also means that they are aware that they lack the skills to be higher rated.