Tesla recalls 2,740,642 vehicles in China
Tesla is initiating a massive recall of 2,740,642 vehicles across China to address critical safety concerns mandated by local regulators. ⚠️
This decision follows an investigation by Chinese authorities into the reliability of key vehicle safety systems. The company must now deploy a software update that changes how their cars manage safety protocols during daily use.
▪️ The update modifies electronic door handle operations to ensure they remain accessible for rescue workers during emergency situations.
▪️ Software will now strictly enforce driver attention by utilizing the internal cabin camera to track eye movement and road focus.
▪️ This replaces the previous reliance on steering-wheel touch sensors, which regulators found insufficient and easy to bypass.
This shift moves Tesla away from older sensor technology that allowed drivers to use cheap workarounds, like plastic props, to trick the system into thinking their hands were on the wheel. While steering-wheel sensors were once the industry standard for assisted driving, this update demonstrates that camera-based analysis is rapidly becoming the new baseline for safety in the world's largest automotive market.
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Tesla is initiating a massive recall of 2,740,642 vehicles across China to address critical safety concerns mandated by local regulators. ⚠️
This decision follows an investigation by Chinese authorities into the reliability of key vehicle safety systems. The company must now deploy a software update that changes how their cars manage safety protocols during daily use.
▪️ The update modifies electronic door handle operations to ensure they remain accessible for rescue workers during emergency situations.
▪️ Software will now strictly enforce driver attention by utilizing the internal cabin camera to track eye movement and road focus.
▪️ This replaces the previous reliance on steering-wheel touch sensors, which regulators found insufficient and easy to bypass.
This shift moves Tesla away from older sensor technology that allowed drivers to use cheap workarounds, like plastic props, to trick the system into thinking their hands were on the wheel. While steering-wheel sensors were once the industry standard for assisted driving, this update demonstrates that camera-based analysis is rapidly becoming the new baseline for safety in the world's largest automotive market.
Technology is only as reliable as its monitoring system.
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Tesla Robotaxis Go Fully Driverless in Austin
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Tesla has officially shifted to fully unsupervised operations in Austin, Texas, with 170 monitored rides completed without a human safety monitor behind the wheel.
The project now involves 54 unique vehicles operating across the city. Elon Musk previously hinted at this transition, and the fleet is rapidly expanding into Dallas and Houston, where roughly 30 driverless units are already active. 🏙️
Early users are reporting significant operational hurdles that mar the experience. The main complaints include:
📍 Wait times stretching over an hour for short, 2-mile trips.
📍 Persistent missed pickups where the car fails to locate the rider.
📍 Inaccurate drop-off locations, often leaving passengers blocks or even miles from their intended destination.
This puts Tesla in a direct race against Waymo, which is currently operating its paid service in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. While Waymo relies on purpose-built Zeekr vehicles for its fleet, Tesla is attempting to achieve similar results using its standard consumer cars. The gap between the promise of autonomy and daily reality is currently quite wide. 📉
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Tesla has officially shifted to fully unsupervised operations in Austin, Texas, with 170 monitored rides completed without a human safety monitor behind the wheel.
The project now involves 54 unique vehicles operating across the city. Elon Musk previously hinted at this transition, and the fleet is rapidly expanding into Dallas and Houston, where roughly 30 driverless units are already active. 🏙️
Early users are reporting significant operational hurdles that mar the experience. The main complaints include:
📍 Wait times stretching over an hour for short, 2-mile trips.
📍 Persistent missed pickups where the car fails to locate the rider.
📍 Inaccurate drop-off locations, often leaving passengers blocks or even miles from their intended destination.
This puts Tesla in a direct race against Waymo, which is currently operating its paid service in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. While Waymo relies on purpose-built Zeekr vehicles for its fleet, Tesla is attempting to achieve similar results using its standard consumer cars. The gap between the promise of autonomy and daily reality is currently quite wide. 📉
Self-driving convenience still feels like a gamble.
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🚨 #BREAKING Tesla deploys Cybercab fleet in Austin
Tesla has officially put its Cybercab fleet on the streets of Austin, Texas, reaching a milestone of over 1,000,000 miles driven without human supervision.
These two-seater vehicles lack steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors. You can now spot them carrying paying passengers throughout the city, and the company has opened the platform to allow third-party fleet purchases.
⚠️ The rollout faces immediate scrutiny. The NHTSA has opened an audit into how these vehicles were certified as road-legal. This rapid growth is evident, as the fleet had traveled less than half of this distance just 6 weeks ago.
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Tesla has officially put its Cybercab fleet on the streets of Austin, Texas, reaching a milestone of over 1,000,000 miles driven without human supervision.
These two-seater vehicles lack steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors. You can now spot them carrying paying passengers throughout the city, and the company has opened the platform to allow third-party fleet purchases.
⚠️ The rollout faces immediate scrutiny. The NHTSA has opened an audit into how these vehicles were certified as road-legal. This rapid growth is evident, as the fleet had traveled less than half of this distance just 6 weeks ago.
Progress often picks up speed, but regulators are watching closely.
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California Gets a New Virtual Power Plant from Google and Tesla 🚀
In California, Google, Tesla, Sunrun, and Pacific Gas and Electric are teaming up to launch a shared energy network.
Instead of building expensive new power stations, they are linking thousands of home batteries and solar panels together. When the local grid runs low on power, this network automatically shares stored electricity to keep homes running smoothly.
You do not need to build anything new to help out. Your existing home solar setup or garage battery can quietly pitch in behind the scenes.
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In California, Google, Tesla, Sunrun, and Pacific Gas and Electric are teaming up to launch a shared energy network.
Instead of building expensive new power stations, they are linking thousands of home batteries and solar panels together. When the local grid runs low on power, this network automatically shares stored electricity to keep homes running smoothly.
This setup pools home batteries and solar arrays so the whole neighborhood can share extra electricity when it is needed most.
You do not need to build anything new to help out. Your existing home solar setup or garage battery can quietly pitch in behind the scenes.
Your garage battery is becoming part of the power grid.
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Tesla FSD v14.3.9 adds emergency steering
Tesla has just released version 14.3.9 of its FSD software, which now keeps a close watch on the road even when you are driving manually. 🚗
This update changes how the car’s safety systems work. If the car detects a crash is about to happen, it no longer just waits for you to react. Instead, the software can actively step in to help you avoid the accident. The system now reacts by:
▪️ Steering the vehicle to avoid an obstacle
▪️ Applying the brakes automatically
▪️ Accelerating to move out of harm's way
This is a significant shift. Previously, the software was primarily focused on automating the driving experience. Now, it serves as a persistent safety guard that watches your back while you are behind the wheel. In a separate move to expand its footprint, Tesla has also received approval to operate FSD in Slovenia. 🤖
Most standard collision avoidance systems found in other vehicles are relatively simple; they usually just slam the brakes when they detect an immediate obstacle in front of them. Tesla's new feature is different because it uses the more advanced, "thinking" computer vision model from FSD to make complex maneuvers, like steering around a hazard rather than just forcing a hard stop. 🛑
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Tesla has just released version 14.3.9 of its FSD software, which now keeps a close watch on the road even when you are driving manually. 🚗
This update changes how the car’s safety systems work. If the car detects a crash is about to happen, it no longer just waits for you to react. Instead, the software can actively step in to help you avoid the accident. The system now reacts by:
▪️ Steering the vehicle to avoid an obstacle
▪️ Applying the brakes automatically
▪️ Accelerating to move out of harm's way
This is a significant shift. Previously, the software was primarily focused on automating the driving experience. Now, it serves as a persistent safety guard that watches your back while you are behind the wheel. In a separate move to expand its footprint, Tesla has also received approval to operate FSD in Slovenia. 🤖
Most standard collision avoidance systems found in other vehicles are relatively simple; they usually just slam the brakes when they detect an immediate obstacle in front of them. Tesla's new feature is different because it uses the more advanced, "thinking" computer vision model from FSD to make complex maneuvers, like steering around a hazard rather than just forcing a hard stop. 🛑
The car is now watching your back.
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Tesla secures order for 2,500 electric Semi trucks
Tesla has landed a massive deal to supply 2,500 electric Class 8 trucks to a new shipping group called ZET SCALE. This single purchase represents the largest order for electric heavy-duty vehicles in U.S. history.
The alliance is led by Catalyst Mobility and the Smart Freight Centre. While Tesla is the primary manufacturer, the program also includes Kenworth, Volvo, and RIDE as secondary options for shipping companies to choose from.
To put this in perspective, this one deal nearly doubles the entire current count of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks operating on U.S. roads today. Looking ahead, the alliance has already set a long-term goal to deploy more than 10,000 electric trucks across the country. 🚀
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Tesla has landed a massive deal to supply 2,500 electric Class 8 trucks to a new shipping group called ZET SCALE. This single purchase represents the largest order for electric heavy-duty vehicles in U.S. history.
The alliance is led by Catalyst Mobility and the Smart Freight Centre. While Tesla is the primary manufacturer, the program also includes Kenworth, Volvo, and RIDE as secondary options for shipping companies to choose from.
To put this in perspective, this one deal nearly doubles the entire current count of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks operating on U.S. roads today. Looking ahead, the alliance has already set a long-term goal to deploy more than 10,000 electric trucks across the country. 🚀
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Tesla Semi Enters Volume Production in Sparks
Tesla has started volume production of the Tesla Semi at a new factory in Sparks, Nevada, nearly a decade after you first saw the concept in 2017.
The new facility is designed to build up to 50,000 trucks a year. Elon Musk's company hosted an event at the plant to showcase the production line to early customers like PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, and Einride. 🚀🔥
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Tesla has started volume production of the Tesla Semi at a new factory in Sparks, Nevada, nearly a decade after you first saw the concept in 2017.
The new facility is designed to build up to 50,000 trucks a year. Elon Musk's company hosted an event at the plant to showcase the production line to early customers like PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, and Einride. 🚀🔥
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Tesla reaches hundreds of Optimus units per week
Tesla is now building several hundred Optimus robots each week at its factory in Fremont. This production volume is ten times higher than the output reported in the second quarter of this year.
The company repurposed production lines previously used for the Model S and Model X to accommodate the new builds. Engineers are currently addressing assembly bottlenecks caused by the extreme precision required for smaller components. These parts are significantly harder to align than standard vehicle components, which has led to consistent snags on the assembly line.
While production is scaling, the robots still cannot handle generalized tasks, limiting their ability to operate independently. Suppliers are also struggling to maintain the necessary quality standards at this volume, and early units have faced issues with fragile hand designs.
Despite these technical hurdles, Tesla maintains a target of reaching 1,000 units per week by the end of 2026.
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Tesla is now building several hundred Optimus robots each week at its factory in Fremont. This production volume is ten times higher than the output reported in the second quarter of this year.
The company repurposed production lines previously used for the Model S and Model X to accommodate the new builds. Engineers are currently addressing assembly bottlenecks caused by the extreme precision required for smaller components. These parts are significantly harder to align than standard vehicle components, which has led to consistent snags on the assembly line.
While production is scaling, the robots still cannot handle generalized tasks, limiting their ability to operate independently. Suppliers are also struggling to maintain the necessary quality standards at this volume, and early units have faced issues with fragile hand designs.
Despite these technical hurdles, Tesla maintains a target of reaching 1,000 units per week by the end of 2026.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving vote in the EU delayed
The European Union has officially pushed back its vote on Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' system to at least December. ⏳
The 119th meeting of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, which was expected to address the matter on October 6, will now only feature a brief 25-minute continuation of discussions. The committee is currently reviewing a request from the Dutch regulatory body, RDW, to extend their national approval of the software to the entire bloc.
Securing a continent-wide rollout requires a 'qualified majority,' meaning at least 15 of the 27 member states representing 65% of the European population must vote in favor. While the RDW greenlit the system in April, with Belgium and several other countries following suit, full integration remains blocked by the committee's slow meeting schedule. The delay effectively pushes potential EU-wide recognition into early 2027, shifting the timeline further than the autumn window previously anticipated by stakeholders.
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The European Union has officially pushed back its vote on Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' system to at least December. ⏳
The 119th meeting of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, which was expected to address the matter on October 6, will now only feature a brief 25-minute continuation of discussions. The committee is currently reviewing a request from the Dutch regulatory body, RDW, to extend their national approval of the software to the entire bloc.
Securing a continent-wide rollout requires a 'qualified majority,' meaning at least 15 of the 27 member states representing 65% of the European population must vote in favor. While the RDW greenlit the system in April, with Belgium and several other countries following suit, full integration remains blocked by the committee's slow meeting schedule. The delay effectively pushes potential EU-wide recognition into early 2027, shifting the timeline further than the autumn window previously anticipated by stakeholders.
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Tesla postpones Roadster reveal due to severe weather
On September 29, 2026, Tesla announced it had to delay the second-phase presentation of its upcoming sports car from October 1 to October 15 because of severe weather forecasts in central Texas. 🌧
Heavy rainstorms and high winds forced the reschedule since the showcase requires an outdoor venue at the SpaceX facility in McGregor, where the company plans to test flight capabilities using gas thrusters. 🛑
If you are holding a reservation, you will just need to wait two more weeks. Pricing, technical specifications, and the production timeline remain completely unchanged. 🚗
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On September 29, 2026, Tesla announced it had to delay the second-phase presentation of its upcoming sports car from October 1 to October 15 because of severe weather forecasts in central Texas. 🌧
Heavy rainstorms and high winds forced the reschedule since the showcase requires an outdoor venue at the SpaceX facility in McGregor, where the company plans to test flight capabilities using gas thrusters. 🛑
If you are holding a reservation, you will just need to wait two more weeks. Pricing, technical specifications, and the production timeline remain completely unchanged. 🚗
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Tesla adds emergency drive-away feature to chargers
On October 1, 2026, Tesla released software update 2026.38.3 in the U.S., letting you shift into Drive and escape even while your car is still plugged into a Supercharger.
The update follows a deadly shooting two months ago at a charging station in Twin Falls, Idaho, where drivers were trapped because cars refuse to move while connected to a cable.
The feature works at every U.S. station, though older Model S and X vehicles built before 2021 are excluded. Tesla warns that driving away while plugged in will break your car and the charger, with repair costs hitting up to $25,000, so it is strictly for emergencies. ⚠️
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On October 1, 2026, Tesla released software update 2026.38.3 in the U.S., letting you shift into Drive and escape even while your car is still plugged into a Supercharger.
The update follows a deadly shooting two months ago at a charging station in Twin Falls, Idaho, where drivers were trapped because cars refuse to move while connected to a cable.
The feature works at every U.S. station, though older Model S and X vehicles built before 2021 are excluded. Tesla warns that driving away while plugged in will break your car and the charger, with repair costs hitting up to $25,000, so it is strictly for emergencies. ⚠️
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Tesla adds home backup power to Model 3 and Model Y
On October 6, 2026, Tesla rolled out an update that lets you use your electric car as a home backup battery. This new feature allows your vehicle to keep your home powered for over two days during a blackout.
Until now, only the Cybertruck could do this. To use it, you also need a Powerwall 3 home battery installed at your house. Tesla guarantees the feature works on cars ordered since October 1 because they have the required hardware built right inside.
Other brands like Ford and GM offer home power too, but they usually make you buy an expensive separate charging box. Tesla builds the tech straight into the car, keeping your garage setup simple and affordable. 🚀🔥🏠
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On October 6, 2026, Tesla rolled out an update that lets you use your electric car as a home backup battery. This new feature allows your vehicle to keep your home powered for over two days during a blackout.
Until now, only the Cybertruck could do this. To use it, you also need a Powerwall 3 home battery installed at your house. Tesla guarantees the feature works on cars ordered since October 1 because they have the required hardware built right inside.
Other brands like Ford and GM offer home power too, but they usually make you buy an expensive separate charging box. Tesla builds the tech straight into the car, keeping your garage setup simple and affordable. 🚀🔥🏠
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Tesla renames its driver-assistance package in Europe
On October 9, 2026, Tesla changed the name of its driver-assistance software to Tesla Assisted Driving across Europe following pressure from regulators. The change comes after officials called the old name misleading because the software still requires you to keep your hands on the wheel.
Germany's Transport Ministry pushed for the change, arguing that the system only helps with steering, braking, and accelerating rather than driving completely on its own. In exchange, Berlin agreed to support the company in getting fast-tracked approval across the European Union.
Back in the United States, the software is still sold under its original name as a $99 per month subscription, which reached 1.48 million active users earlier this year.
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On October 9, 2026, Tesla changed the name of its driver-assistance software to Tesla Assisted Driving across Europe following pressure from regulators. The change comes after officials called the old name misleading because the software still requires you to keep your hands on the wheel.
Germany's Transport Ministry pushed for the change, arguing that the system only helps with steering, braking, and accelerating rather than driving completely on its own. In exchange, Berlin agreed to support the company in getting fast-tracked approval across the European Union.
Back in the United States, the software is still sold under its original name as a $99 per month subscription, which reached 1.48 million active users earlier this year.
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Tesla will buy power from a massive new Arizona solar plant
A sprawling 2,000-acre solar farm in the desert will soon power major operations after breaking ground on October 6. ContourGlobal is building the 509-megawatt facility in Mohave County, Arizona, under an agreement to send 90 percent of its electricity output directly to Tesla.
The facility will combine over 760,000 solar panels with more than 300 battery storage containers using lithium iron phosphate batteries. These batteries can store about 1.4 gigawatt-hours of energy and deliver full power for four hours. Once operations begin in 2028, the site will produce more than 1.1 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
That yearly output equals the electricity demand of up to 120,000 average homes. The project also brings about 400 local construction jobs to the area along with a new access road connecting to a historic stretch of Route 66.
The facility connects directly to the transmission network of the Western Area Power Administration.
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A sprawling 2,000-acre solar farm in the desert will soon power major operations after breaking ground on October 6. ContourGlobal is building the 509-megawatt facility in Mohave County, Arizona, under an agreement to send 90 percent of its electricity output directly to Tesla.
The facility will combine over 760,000 solar panels with more than 300 battery storage containers using lithium iron phosphate batteries. These batteries can store about 1.4 gigawatt-hours of energy and deliver full power for four hours. Once operations begin in 2028, the site will produce more than 1.1 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
That yearly output equals the electricity demand of up to 120,000 average homes. The project also brings about 400 local construction jobs to the area along with a new access road connecting to a historic stretch of Route 66.
The facility connects directly to the transmission network of the Western Area Power Administration.
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⚠️ Tesla robotaxis face possible federal probe over school zone speeding
Autonomous robotaxis have been recorded speeding through active school zones. Federal safety regulators opened a review on October 9, 2026, to weigh a formal investigation into Tesla over the hazard, which involves an estimated fleet of 1,000 vehicles including Model Y cars and Cybercabs.
The review stems from a citizen petition submitted on September 23 that included video evidence and agency incident reports regarding vehicles running with the Automated Driving System engaged.
This is the third federal regulatory action targeting the company's driverless fleet in five weeks, following previous scrutiny over vehicle safety certifications and operating systems.
Regulators have 120 days from receiving the petition to decide whether to launch a formal defect investigation.
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Autonomous robotaxis have been recorded speeding through active school zones. Federal safety regulators opened a review on October 9, 2026, to weigh a formal investigation into Tesla over the hazard, which involves an estimated fleet of 1,000 vehicles including Model Y cars and Cybercabs.
The review stems from a citizen petition submitted on September 23 that included video evidence and agency incident reports regarding vehicles running with the Automated Driving System engaged.
This is the third federal regulatory action targeting the company's driverless fleet in five weeks, following previous scrutiny over vehicle safety certifications and operating systems.
Regulators have 120 days from receiving the petition to decide whether to launch a formal defect investigation.
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Tesla driver-assist active in fatal crash
🛑 On August 22, 2026, a 2021 Model Y crossed a median in Vineland and killed Phillip Eastman. Federal filings show Tesla's Autopilot system was engaged.
The company redacted software details and crash narratives, keeping how the vehicle behaved completely sealed.
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🛑 On August 22, 2026, a 2021 Model Y crossed a median in Vineland and killed Phillip Eastman. Federal filings show Tesla's Autopilot system was engaged.
The company redacted software details and crash narratives, keeping how the vehicle behaved completely sealed.
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Tesla crash injures two officers
A sleeping Tesla driver using driver-assist software plowed into a parked California Highway Patrol vehicle in Fairfield on October 13, seriously injuring two officers. ⚠️
The car kept going at highway speed past warning cones and emergency flares.
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A sleeping Tesla driver using driver-assist software plowed into a parked California Highway Patrol vehicle in Fairfield on October 13, seriously injuring two officers. ⚠️
The car kept going at highway speed past warning cones and emergency flares.
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Tesla's Optimus robot deliveries are delayed
On October 22, Elon Musk stated that Tesla pushed customer shipments of its humanoid robots to late 2027 because the hands and AI still need work.
The chief executive compared training the machines to raising a child ⏳ #Tesla ⚡ #Robotics ⚡ #Technology
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On October 22, Elon Musk stated that Tesla pushed customer shipments of its humanoid robots to late 2027 because the hands and AI still need work.
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