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.

This isn’t just about a new feature; it’s the cornerstone of Elon Musk’s narrative that Tesla is not merely a car company but a world-changing AI and robotics powerhouse. As the automaker faces fierce competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the success or failure of its autonomous vision could define its next chapter.