Blog Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software Deployed to ‘Careful Drivers’

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta rolled out Tuesday night, according to a tweet form Chief Executive Elon Musk.

The new software is a substantial re-write of the automakers self-driving technology. Musk has been testing the update, calling the improvements “profound.” 

“I think we’ll hopefully release a private beta of Autopilot, of the full self-driving version of Autopilot in, I think, a month or so, and then people will really understand just the magnitude of the change,” Musk said at Tesla’s recent Battery Day event. “It’s profound…you’ll see it. It’s just like a hell of a step change.”

Musk teased the Oct. 20 rollout earlier in the month, saying FSD would be released to a limited number of people identified as “expert and careful drivers.”

He reiterated that caution Tuesday, highlighting that the FSD beta is being released in an “extremely slow and cautious” manner.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1318678258339221505

FSD has been a long wait for many who purchased the pricey option. Tesla hoped to release a feature-complete version of FSD update by the end of last year, but didn’t achieve that goal. It seems the company is finally taking that next step toward the fully autonomous car it promised.

Did you receive the update?

 

[Sudess]

I thought I'd gotten the new software but then I remembered that my mother-in-law was in the back seat barking orders.

Love it

 

[SparkyB]

I posted on Twitter that Monday I got a letter from Tesla. I fantasized that it was an NDA in anticipation of a software download, was disappointed to learn it was a Covid refund check from Tesla insurance. Darn!

Darn a refund! How disappointing...

 

[Mmackinnon]

“Careful drivers”.... I’m out! Lol

 

[Nosken]

I'm single-no offspring (no lawsuit here-besides, why would I sue, it would lower the price of my shares), and have about 100, 000 miles driven with a combo of AP1 and AP2. I should be the ideal candidate. Still waiting............

 

[rsg123]

So good and safe drivers do not have to drive anymore, but bad drivers still do? Seems backwards.

Bad drivers will rely too much on it, just like some did (do) with Highway AP and create negative headlines for Tesla.

 

[Kevin-rf]

How nice it would be to get in the car, take a nap, then have the car wake me when I get home.

 

[Atari2600]

“Careful drivers”.... I’m out! Lol

I don’t follow the logic. Wouldn’t Tesla want dangerous aggressive drivers to use FSD to keep them out of trouble? It’s not like ones driving style makes FSD drive worse or more aggressive.

 

[100XSCD]

They should call it California Highway Beta. The day a Tesla, or any other car for that matter, can autonomously navigate across the whole of London via the centre without incident is the day I’ll eat one of my hats - thinking the rice paper one. I suspect the same issues would apply to LA or NYC or any other traffic jammed metropolis on the planet. The only way I can see it happening is with the development of full AI, which will make the feat something of an irrelevance, a Pyrrhic victory, as that level of AI will at the same time signal the end of humanity.

 

[Daniel in SD]

I don’t follow the logic. Wouldn’t Tesla want dangerous aggressive drivers to use FSD to keep them out of trouble? It’s not like ones driving style makes FSD drive worse or more aggressive.

Should really be attentive drivers with fast reflexes who can take over quickly when FSD decides to make a right turn a couple feet early and into a curb.

 

[dknieriemen]

They should call it California Highway Beta. The day a Tesla, or any other car for that matter, can autonomously navigate across the whole of London via the centre without incident is the day I’ll eat one of my hats - thinking the rice paper one. I suspect the same issues would apply to LA or NYC or any other traffic jammed metropolis on the planet. The only way I can see it happening is with the development of full AI, which will make the feat something of an irrelevance, a Pyrrhic victory, as that level of AI will at the same time signal the end of humanity.

 

[MagicDoc]

I'm Old and Careful ... and have been using the current FSD software.
Having seen my father become an unsafe driver, I'm interested in FSD to safely extend my driving life.
Already it, and FP, are helpful at night, since my Night Vision has started to decrease.

Pick Me to Beta Test it ...

 

[MagicDoc]

My son made me buy the upgrade to FSD. "Two reasons Dad"...1. you are getting older and FSD can only help you and 2. Since I will get to inherit your Tesla S, I want you to pay for the FSD now so I will have it when the car is mine.
Wow...that next generation is always thinking ahead, eh?

 

[Atari2600]

Should really be attentive drivers with fast reflexes who can take over quickly when FSD decides to make a right turn a couple feet early and into a curb.

I agree, which normally is not your typical Sunday driver. (I hope that phrase is still current - I’m old, assuming over 50 is considered old).

 

[S0XY]

"I expect Elon will cover it during the call shortly Definitely very excited to have so many months of hard work finally land in production builds!"

https://twitter.com/karpathy/status/1318985160117817344

 

[Ruffrider]

When I purchased my m3p I did notice beta on my screen does that mean I have it? Sorry complete novice here..

 

[HenryFarkas]

I'm Old and Careful ... and have been using the current FSD software.
Having seen my father become an unsafe driver, I'm interested in FSD to safely extend my driving life.
Already it, and FP, are helpful at night, since my Night Vision has started to decrease.

Pick Me to Beta Test it ...

If your night vision is starting to decrease, you should start taking eye vitamins. They're called PreserVision AREDS 2. You can get them online or at any pharmacy without a prescription.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

If your night vision is starting to decrease, you should start taking eye vitamins. They're called PreserVision AREDS 2. You can get them online or at any pharmacy without a prescription.

Or maybe just eat more party vegetables.

 

[Mardak]

Here's an example from 2020Q3 update of what the neural network is predicting as it approaches an intersection without using maps:

 

[tomagucci]

My son made me buy the upgrade to FSD. "Two reasons Dad"...1. you are getting older and FSD can only help you and 2. Since I will get to inherit your Tesla S, I want you to pay for the FSD now so I will have it when the car is mine.
Wow...that next generation is always thinking ahead, eh?

he just wants phantom braking to kick in so he can collect his inheritance

 

[notrhj]

Was excited when my car said there was an pending update !
It downloaded 2020.40.4