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Tesla FSD 12.4 UPDATE · Elon Musk Podcast

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  Welcome back to the Elon Musk podcast.
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  This is a show where we discuss. The critical.
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  Crossroads. That shape SpaceX.
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  Tesla X, The Boring Company, and Neuralink and I'm your Host
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  Will. Walden Elon Musk, the CEO of
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  Tesla, has recently provided an update on the company's full
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  self driving software, specifically mentioning
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  significant advancements in the upcoming versions.
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  This announcement came amiss preparations for the release of
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  FSD version 12.4, which promises a more refined user experience
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  by addressing issues such as abrupt acceleration and also
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  abrupt breaking. This update is part of Teslar's
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  broader effort to launch a dedicated robo taxi network.
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  Now Teslas drivers are currently using FSD version 12 point 3.6
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  and the transition to 12.4 is equal or anticipated due to its
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  comprehensive improvements. Must detailed that 12.4 involves
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  retrain models that enhance the overall system's performance and
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  the updates focus on making the self driving experience
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  smoother, addressing feedback from users about the drivers
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  dynamics. Now a significant part of
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  Tesla's development strategy involves increasing
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  computational resources for training neural networks.
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  Musk has stated that the company has successfully expanded its
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  capability for training compute power, thereby accelerating the
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  improvement cycle of FSD software.
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  This advancements allow Tesla's engineers to refine the self
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  driving algorithm, edit this out to refine the self driving
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  algorithms with cleaner data sets, leading to more precise
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  driving decisions by the automated system.
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  Now looking ahead, Musk has outlined the road map for
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  subsequent FSD versions, namely 12.5 and 12.6 which are
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  currently under testing. These updates are expected to
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  tackle more complex driving scenarios.
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  One example Musk provided includes navigating through
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  narrow one way streets and effectively handling unexpected
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  Rd. closures by communicating these obstacles to other Tesla
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  vehicles to prevent traffic backups.
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  And despite the technical advancements, Tesla has not
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  provided a specific timeline for the public release of version
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  12.5 and 12.6, which remain in the testing phase.
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  However, Musk hinted that version 12.4 could potentially
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  be released to the Tesla fleet as early as next week,
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  demonstrating a rapid progression and their
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  development cycle. In addition to the software
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  updates, Musk also addressed concerns about the steering
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  wheel nag, a safety feature requiring drivers to
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  periodically confirm their alertness by touching the
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  steering wheel. This feature has been one of the
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  most common criticisms from Tesla.
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  Drivers using the FSD suite now test the plans to modify this
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  feature. In 12.4, Musk suggested that the
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  system might no longer prompt drivers who are actively paying
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  attention as detected by the cabin facing camera.
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  This change aims to enhance the user experience by reducing
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  unnecessary interruptions during journeys where the driver is
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  clearly engaged. The potential modification to
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  the steering wheel nag feature follows previous discussions by
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  Musk about giving drivers the option to disable the alert.
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  This idea previously attracted the attention of the National
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  Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the NHTSA,
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  which is concerned with the safety measures employed during
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  the use of semi autonomous systems like Autopilot.
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  NHTSA has recently initiated a review of a Tesla software date
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  from December which was categorized as a recall.
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  This review focuses on the effectiveness of the measures
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  implemented by Tesla to ensure driver engagement and awareness
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  while using the Autopilot system.
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  The outcome of the NHTSA review could significantly influence
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  how Tesla's modifications to the steering wheel nag are
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  implemented in the future updates, The safety of drivers
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  and passengers remains a priority, and regulatory
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  scrutiny ensures that Tesla self driving technology adheres to
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  required safety standards. Now, the ongoing evolution of
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  Tesla's FSD technology is marked by continuous iterations and
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  improvements, which Musk regularly communicates via
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  updates on X and his latest post underline the company's
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  commitment to refining these systems, addressing both user
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  feedback and regulatory requirements.
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  Now, Tesla's approach to deploying these updates involves
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  preliminary releases to internal beta testers typically test the
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  employees before a broader rollout.
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  The strategy helps ensure that any potential issues are
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  identified and addressed in a controlled environment,
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  minimizing the risk for everyday users.
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  And the broader context of Tesla's updates includes
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  preparing for the eventual rollout of a dedicated Robotaxi
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  service. The success of Tesla's FSD
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  software is crucial for the viability of the future service,
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  which aims to offer an automated ride sharing solution
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  financially. Tesla has introduced a
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  subscription model for FSD priced at $99.00 per month in
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  the US and Canada, and the adoption of this model is
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  critical for Tesla's revenue streams but depends heavily on
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  user perception of the value provided by the FSD features.
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  And as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of AI and
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  automotive technology with its full self driving capabilities,
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  the company remains at the forefront of discussions about
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  the future of autonomous vehicles.
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  The updates from Elon provide a glimpse into the sophisticated
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  nature of these systems and the intricate challenges involved in
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  their development. And while Tesla is making
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  strides in technical aspects of the FSD software, the company
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  must navigate regulatory landscapes and public
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  perception. Each software update not only
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  enhances functionality, but also serves as a test for future
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  public and regulatory acceptance.
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  There's growing interest in autonomous driving technology.
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