Dustin Moskovitz, the co-founder of Facebook and CEO of Asana, has caused a stir in the tech world. He compared Tesla to one of the worst corporate scandals ever. This bold statement adds more attention to the questions about Tesla’s business practices and its self-driving technology, which is both praised and controversial.
In a recent post on Threads, Moskovitz criticized Tesla for not being truthful with customers, especially about its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and how far its cars can go on a single charge.
Moskovitz didn’t hold back, saying, “This is Enron now, folks.” He brought up Enron, a company that collapsed because of fraud and conspiracy twenty years ago.
By comparing Tesla to Enron, which was involved in one of the biggest fraud scandals and bankruptcies ever, Moskovitz wants to show how serious his accusations against Tesla are.
He explained that Tesla’s advertisements and data aren’t just overly optimistic but also misleading. He pointed out graphs that seem to exaggerate how well Tesla’s FSD technology works and how safe it is.
Moskovitz worries that these practices could lead to serious legal trouble, similar to what happened to Enron’s executives, who were sent to jail.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla known for his bold and sometimes rude comments, didn’t respond to Moskovitz’s accusations with arguments but with insulting remarks on social media (formerly known as Twitter).
At first, Musk insulted Moskovitz, but later sort of apologized, which only added more fuel to the fire.
Amidst this public argument, Tesla is under investigation and facing legal challenges. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether Tesla has fixed problems with its Autopilot software after a big recall.
Also, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is checking how Tesla promoted its driver-assistance software and what role Musk played in these promotions.
Tesla is also dealing with lawsuits claiming that it exaggerated how well its FSD technology works and how far its cars can go on one charge. While Tesla has settled or avoided trouble in many cases, these lawsuits show that doubts about the company’s ads are still around.
Moskovitz’s criticism goes beyond Tesla to Musk’s other projects like SpaceX. Last year, he questioned how valuable and impactful Musk’s companies are, saying they might be overhyped and could seem like scams if they’re based on false claims instead of hope.
He even said Musk should step down from all his top jobs because of things he said on social media.
The growing fight between Moskovitz and Musk isn’t just about them; it’s sparking bigger talks about ethics in tech, how open companies should be, and what leaders owe to their customers and the world.
As this argument keeps going, it’s a reminder of how tricky it can be for tech companies to balance making new stuff, how people see them, and acting right in the business world today.
