Musk said in a social media post this week that Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service will roll onto the streets of Austin, Texas on June 22. The Tesla CEO is betting the company’s future on autonomous vehicles (AV) and a robotaxi service – which will hopefully inject much-needed cash just as the company’s sales and profits are slumping.

Elon Musk, a name synonymous with ambitious innovation, has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology. His ventures, from revolutionising electric vehicles to exploring space, frequently capture global attention.

The CEO’s embrace of nascent AI technology is a shift from the company’s early days when it used off-the-shelf technology for electric cars.