What does Rich Sutton\u2019s "Bitter Lesson" reveal about the decisions Tesla is making in its pursuit of autonomy?\n\nIn this episode, we dive into Tesla\u2019s recent "We, Robot" event, where they unveiled bold plans for the unsupervised full-self-driving Cybercab, Robovan, and Optimus\u2014their humanoid robot, which Elon Musk predicts could become \u201cthe biggest product ever.\u201d\n\nJoined by a16z partners Anjney Midha and Erin Price-Wright, we explore how these announcements reflect the evolving intersection of hardware and software. We\u2019ll unpack the layers of the autonomy stack, the sources of data powering it, and the challenges involved in making these technologies a reality.\n\nAnjney, with his experience in computer vision and multiplayer tech at Ubiquity6, and Erin, an AI expert focused on the physical world, share their unique perspectives on how these advancements could extend far beyond the consumer market.