Tesla is expanding its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) beta, CEO Elon Musk said, adding that the new software update is doubling its size and will eventually increase the number of participants tenfold.
“Still be careful, but it’s maturing,” Kasturi tweeted Friday. He said on Saturday that Tesla would add a “download beta” button to Tesla displays in the coming days due to “high levels of demand”.
Due to the high demand for FSD beta, https://t.co/D6M3ZiMarG
– Elon Musk (elonmusk) March 6, 2021
Tesla introduced the first FSD beta to vehicle owners in its initial access program in October. At the time, Musk said the company was handling software updates “very carefully.” Drivers are still expected to have their hands on the steering wheel and should be ready to take control of their Tesla at any time. Tesla uses FSB beta data to improve performance, and accordingly Electric. Musk said there were about 1,000 vehicles in beta last month.
Musk noted that in Tesla’s case, “beta” is used to reduce laziness in use and to properly set expectations. All software is first tested by Tesla Simulation and QA Drive teams. ”
He added that the availability of FSD beta will vary by region, as it calls for delays in regulatory approvals and Tesla’s own internal development and testing. Tesla The director of AI tweeted on Saturday Tesla owners interested in participating in the beta should email WhaleSex3fesla.com, which they say the company is using to coordinate the program.
