Federal regulators are probing Tesla's new robotaxis after troubling footage shows cars veering into the wrong lane and slamming on brakes for no reason.

Federal traffic safety regulators are looking into suspected problems with Elon Musk's test run of self-driving "robotaxis" in Texas after videos surfaced showing them braking suddenly or going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.

Tesla’s self-driving taxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the company’s first day offering paid rides, with one customer capturing footage of a left turn gone wrong and others traveling in cars that exceeded posted speed limits.

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.

Elon Musk’s long-touted vision of a widespread Tesla "robotaxi" fleet appears to be taking a tentative step towards reality, with a small-scale test run of self-driving cabs set to begin in Austin, Texas, this Sunday.

Despite losing nearly $50 billion in net worth since the start of 2025, Musk remains $139 billion richer than 2nd place Mark Zuckerberg.