Tesla offers US clients a month's trial of Full Self-Driving
Tesla says it will provide US customers with a month’s free trial of its Full Self-Driving technology. IGTV's Angeline Ong explains why the electric carmaker is doing this, and why now.
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Tesla's free-trial self-driving software
Tesla, a major player in the tech sector, is offering a free trial of their self-driving software to customers in the US. This software, which usually costs $12,000, allows cars to drive themselves. However, Tesla is facing challenges right now, as demand for their electric vehicles is slowing down and other companies like BYD are offering similar products at lower prices. People are keeping a close eye on how Tesla performs in the market and how it competes with other electric vehicle manufacturers.
Chinese presidency and US business leaders meet
In China, there is a meeting happening between the country's president, Xi Jinping, and American business leaders in Beijing. While we don't know for sure if any concrete agreements will be made, the fact that these two sides are meeting is seen as a positive sign. This meeting is especially important because there have been tensions recently between the two countries in terms of technology chips. The outcome of this meeting could potentially have implications for the tech industry and overall market stability.
Tesla's share price is skyrocketing
It's interesting to note that Tesla's stock price has been skyrocketing lately, along with other tech stocks on the NASDAQ. One reason for this is the excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which Tesla is involved in. However, there are signs that the market is getting tired and a bit overwhelmed, as the tech sector is experiencing some downward pressure. It's unclear how these factors will impact the overall market and the future of tech companies like Tesla.
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