Elon Musk, once hailed as a visionary of the tech world, is now under intense scrutiny after a wave of troubling Robotaxi videos began circulating online. These clips, showing Tesla’s self-driving vehicles making dangerous maneuvers, hesitating unpredictably, or simulating near-crashes in testing environments, have ignited a firestorm of criticism — and shaken investor confidence.

In what many are calling a “desperate stunt,” Musk quickly organized a flashy Tesla showcase, attempting to reassure the public and stakeholders that the autonomous driving technology is on track to revolutionize transportation. But industry experts were left unimpressed. The event lacked concrete technical updates or breakthroughs, leading some to speculate it was more of a distraction than a solution.

Long-time Tesla watchers are also starting to express doubts. Following the video releases and Musk’s rushed presentation, Tesla’s stock took a noticeable dip — a sign that investors are growing weary of promises not backed by visible progress. Critics argue that Musk is now relying on hype to divert attention from deeper issues plaguing Tesla, including quality control concerns, delays in the Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout, and mounting pressure from aggressive EV competitors in China and Europe.

While Elon Musk’s legacy as an industry disruptor is undeniable, his current approach is raising serious questions. His bold claims, paired with a lack of accountability and growing safety fears, are beginning to erode public trust in Tesla’s self-driving vision.

If Musk can’t prove that Tesla’s Robotaxi is both safe and revolutionary, it’s not just a product that could sink — it’s Tesla’s future, and possibly his own reputation as a tech pioneer, that’s at risk.