But it was Thiel’s thoughts on his friend Elon Musk that were arguably the most illuminating for those of us interested in the current collision of politics, business, and tech—especially since Thiel suggested Musk doesn’t actually believe in a lot of what he’s saying.

Tesla's new robotaxi service has officially launched and some of the first reviews of Elon Musk's newest business venture are in. Musk announced the launch on Sunday after much anticipation, with the robotaxis first taking the road in Austin,

After much fanfare and a long list of Elon Musk's typical promises, Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi finally launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk is, predictably, glowing over the feedback, sharing a thread on X via the official Tesla account of all the user-posted experiences after taking a ride in the autonomous vehicles.