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Tesla Prepares for Next-Gen Full Self-Driving Release · Elon Musk Podcast

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  Back to the Elon Musk. Podcast.
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  This is a show where we discuss the critical Crossroads, the
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  Shape, SpaceX, Tesla X, The Boring Company, and Neuralink,
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  and I'm your host, Will Walden. Tesla is gearing up to release a
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  new update for its full self driving system, version 12.4,
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  which is anticipated to launch sometime next week.
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  Elon Musk recently announced this on his X account,
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  highlighting significant advancements and improvements in
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  the system, and this update follows the previously released
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  version 12 point 3.6 and aims to enhance the driving experience
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  by refining how the car handles accelerating and braking.
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  Now Musk has expressed that the latest version of Tesla's FSD
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  will dramatically improve user experience, asserting that it
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  will blow your mind. This update, FSD 12.4,
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  reportedly features nearly entirely retrained models with
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  focus on smoothed out riding, addressing common concerns about
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  the abruptness of the cars movements.
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  Now, according to Musk, the Autopilot team at Tesla has
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  moved beyond resolving urgent safety concerns to refining the
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  system's performance, indicating a significant progression in the
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  technology's development. He noted.
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  The final touches are. For comfort.
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  As it sometimes accelerates or brakes too fast for most
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  people's taste, this improvement suggests that the fundamental
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  functionalities of FSD have reached a reliable baseline,
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  allowing the team to focus on enhancing user comfort.
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  And beyond the immediate release, Tesla is already
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  working on subsequent versions of the FSD tech.
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  Versions 12.5 and 12.6 are currently in different stages of
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  testing, dealing with complex driving scenarios that include
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  navigating through narrow one way roads and managing
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  unexpected Rd. closures effectively.
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  Now must detail the specific scenario being tested where
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  Tesla needs to reverse out of a blocked path and find a new
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  route. He said that it's very important
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  of these updates being communicated across Tesla's
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  network to avoid congestion and sure all vehicles are aware of
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  changes within real time. Now these advancements are
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  particularly crucial as Tesla prepares to launch its Robo Taxi
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  model. Quote The Cyber Cab scheduled to
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  be introduced on August 8th of 2024.
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  Now the ongoing development in FSD technology is crucial for
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  the success of this new venture as autonomous driving
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  capabilities will be a key feature of the Cyber Cab.
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  Now Tesla's recent enhancements also include improvements in
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  parking technology. Latest FSD update prior to 12.4
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  introduces features like Auto Park and High Fidelity Park
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  Assist specifically designed for vehicles equipped with
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  ultrasonic sensors in North America.
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  Now, Musk's ongoing communication on X serves as a
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  primary source for updates on Tesla developments, and his
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  posts provide insights into both the current enhancements and the
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  strategic direction for future updates, ensuring that Tesla
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  users and fans and enthusiasts are well informed about what to
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  expect. So Tesla's efforts are not just
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  limited to hardware improvements, but also
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  significant investments in AI. Musk has committed approximately
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  $10 billion in 2024 for developing AI capabilities,
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  essentially for maintaining Tesla's competitive edge in
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  automotive technology and with an eye on global markets.
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  Tesla is preparing for the expansion of its FSD tech,
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  starting with China, and Musk's recent discussions in Beijing
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  indicate that Tesla is negotiating terms for FSD
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  development and data sharing, essentially steps for launching
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  the technology in new markets. However, while Tesla is
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  optimistic about its expansion in left hand drive countries,
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  right hand drive markets such as the UK and Australia might see
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  delays, and Musk acknowledges the challenges and expresses A
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  cautious optimism toward achieving successful rollouts in
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  these regions. Now, on a different note, Tesla
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  appears to be undergoing organizational changes back in
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  the US Recent reports suggest a hiring freeze with a significant
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  reduction in job listings. On Tesla's career page, they
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  wiped out all career listings. This is for a broader
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  restructuring within the company and only a few positions are
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  currently advertised, mainly for Tesla's manufacturing
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  development program in the USA. Significant decrease from
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  previous listings. This change follows a series of
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  layoffs aimed at streamlining the operations and enhancing
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  productivity across the company. It's been about 14,000 people
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  that have been laid off or fired from Tesla and must.
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  Communication with Tesla employees highlights his focus
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  on efficiency and cost reduction.
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  In a recent internal communications, he's showed that
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  the necessity of these measures to prepare for future growth and
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  the harsh reality of job cuts within the US and also a
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  shifting direction of Tesla towards AI.
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  The recently layoffs have affected many employees across
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  various departments, indicating a significant reshaping of
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  Tesla's workforce. This includes high profile
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  executives and senior positions, suggesting a major reevaluation
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  of staffing needs against the backdrop of Tesla's evolving
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  strategic goals like getting rid of the $25,000 lower price Tesla
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  car and moving towards the cyber cab.
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  Now, despite these challenges, Musk continues to advocate for
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  rigorous standards within his team, demanding high performance
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  and essential contributions as criteria for job security.
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  This approach reflects his broader vision for Tesla as a
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  leaner, more focused entity capable of sustaining innovation
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  and efficiency, and as Tesla navigates these internal changes
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  and external advancements in technology.
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  So the success of these updates and the integration of advanced
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  AI and autonomous driving caabilities will likely play a
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  crucial role in Tesla's future, especially with the ucoming
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  launch of the cyber cab. Hey, thank you so much for
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