Tesla Slips as Podcasters Weigh Robotaxi Momentum and the Arrival of GPT-6

A new episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, released Friday, put Tesla and the latest wave of artificial intelligence back at the center of market conversation, with contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiemman, and Jon Quast discussing the automaker’s recent robotaxi rollout and the debut of OpenAI’s GPT-6 model.

The discussion, framed around what the hosts called a robotaxi “nonevent,” comes as Tesla’s shares have come under pressure. The stock changed hands at $354.08 in recent trading, down 5.49% from its previous close of $374.64, valuing the Austin-based company at roughly $1.23 trillion. Tesla remains classified in the consumer cyclical sector within the auto manufacturers industry.

Tesla’s autonomous driving ambitions have been a recurring theme for investors this year, as the company works to convert its driver-assistance technology into a commercial robotaxi service. Critics and supporters alike have debated whether deployments to date match the scale of the company’s early projections — a debate the podcast episode took up directly.

The episode also touched on the release of GPT-6, the newest iteration of OpenAI’s flagship language model. The launch underscores the accelerating pace of competition in generative AI, a field whose rapid progress has implications across industries — from software and cloud infrastructure to, potentially, autonomous vehicles, where large AI models are increasingly seen as a path toward more capable driving systems.

The full conversation is available through The Motley Fool’s podcast center, and a complete transcript accompanies the release. The episode’s commentary reflects the contributors’ individual perspectives rather than any company guidance or official announcements.

Tesla has not issued a formal response to the characterization of its robotaxi progress as a nonevent, and OpenAI’s GPT-6 launch details were not covered in the release beyond the discussion itself.

What to watch

• Tesla’s upcoming quarterly earnings report and any updates on robotaxi fleet size, geography, and regulatory milestones.
• Further details from OpenAI on GPT-6 capabilities, availability, and enterprise adoption.
• Any changes to Tesla guidance related to autonomy revenue or energy storage demand.

Source: original release