The 'Waymo' self-driving car project was a pivotal moment for robotics, showcasing the potential of autonomous vehicles and deepening my passion for robotics.

The final 20% of a project often takes 80% of the time, and we were committed to overcoming that challenge with Waymo, despite the technology gap compared to other self-driving companies.

While Tesla is a competitor in the self-driving space, we focus on developing general-purpose autonomous technology with Waymo, which can be applied in various fields.

Tesla's camera-only approach for self-driving cars is scalable and efficient, while competitors like Whimo are currently ahead in deployment experience.

We prioritize tackling big problems in the industry, which leads to discovering larger opportunities, as we did when shifting focus from autonomous vehicles to AI's geopolitical implications.

Since starting Scale, we've been at the forefront of every major development in AI, working with companies like General Motors and Toyota on autonomous vehicle programs and collaborating with the US government on pioneering AI initiatives.

Our company thrives on a mix of curiosity-driven engineers and mission-driven individuals, creating a dynamic environment focused on solving complex problems in autonomy.

We prioritize sending traffic to the web more than any other company, and we are committed to continuing this direction in the future.

The state of autonomy today can be simplified into two approaches: the Waymo model, which operates without a driver, and the Tesla model, which requires a driver but offers a proven business model.