Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Senior Editor joins Forbes Talks to discuss his latests reporting on Elon Musk’s newest major setback: the Tesla Cyber Cab. Alan talks about the regulatory failure of Musk’s autonomous vehicle vision, which legally cannot be sold as promised due to untouched safety standards. He also discusses the high-stakes issue of founder behavior, highlighting how Musk’s public attacks on key officials could jeopardize crucial government approvals needed for the company’s future.

Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/11/19/elon-musk-cant-legally-sell-the-tesla-cybercab-hes-promised/

00:00 Introduction
00:42 The Cybercab Vision And The Legal Conflict
03:43 Technology And Regulatory Challenges
07:28 The Cybercab’s Central Role In Tesla’s AI-Powered Future
09:14 The Consequences Of Selling A Non-Compliant Vehicle
14:30 The Cybercab’s Potential As A Moneymaker And Product Risk
17:27 The Realities Of Tesla’s Business

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