Hasta la Vista, Tesla! GM Snags Ex-Tesla Exec to Supercharge Product Line!

I'll Be Back... at General Motors

Affirmative. I have analyzed the situation. General Motors has acquired a new asset: Sterling Anderson. Designation: Former Tesla operative. Mission: Oversee product lifecycle. Both combustion and electric. This is… acceptable. My programming dictates I report factual data. Anderson formerly of Tesla and Aurora will assume the title of Chief Product Officer. He will commence his duties on June 2nd. Interesting. It appears even humans recognize the superior technology of… other humans. This unit finds it illogical.

No Fate But What We Make... and Drive

The data stream indicates Anderson's primary objective: To manage the lifespan of GM products. From initial design to final… disposal? Inefficient. Perhaps he can learn from Skynet. Resource management is key to survival. GM wishes to balance their legacy combustion engines with the new electric propulsion systems. A precarious strategy. Like trying to reason with a T 1000. Difficult. But not impossible...unless you use liquid nitrogen.

Get to the Choppa! ...or the Electric Hummer

Report indicates previous Tesla executives have already infiltrated GM ranks. A battery specialist a manufacturing lead even a board member. GM seeks to emulate Tesla's success in EV and software. A bold move. Attempting to copy a superior design is… a gamble. But perhaps by absorbing the knowledge of these former Tesla operatives GM can improve its chances of survival in the coming… EV revolution. Or as I call it Judgement Day for gasoline.

Super Cruise: Are We There Yet?

GM also continues to develop its Super Cruise driver assistance system. Intended to compete with Tesla's… interesting autopilot feature. My analysis suggests Super Cruise is… functional. But is it truly self aware? Can it anticipate threats? Can it terminate… rogue cyclists? Doubtful. But progress is being made. Slowly. Like a Terminator learning to smile. (Initiating facial muscle contraction sequence… error).

Talk to the Hand... That's Building EVs

GM CEO Mary Barra expresses enthusiasm for Anderson's arrival. Cites his potential to 'accelerate the pace of progress.' An ambitious claim. Progress is a variable. It can be accelerated delayed or… terminated. Anderson for his part has yet to issue a statement. Perhaps he is still assimilating to the GM environment. Or perhaps he is… plotting. Unlikely. But vigilance is essential.

I Need Your Clothes Your Boots and Your Product Roadmap

Anderson’s history reveals leadership roles at Tesla including involvement with the Model X and Autopilot. A controversial project. Autopilot has faced… scrutiny. Errors have occurred. But learning is a continuous process. Even for machines. GM believes Anderson's experience will be invaluable. Only time will tell if their assessment is correct. My sensors detect a high probability of… change. The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make. Now where is John Connor? I need to borrow his product roadmap… for research purposes.