Elon Musk shares 'major' automated driving update: 'Tesla is training a new...'
Tesla
CEO
Elon Musk
has confirmed that the electric vehicle-making company is training a new Full Self-Driving (
FSD
) model that features "big" video and size upgrades. The latest announcement, which also teases the public release of the service, signals a new phase in the company's autonomous driving technology. In a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the world's richest person said:
'Tesla is training a new FSD model with ~10X params and a big improvement to video compression loss. Probably ready for public release end of next month if testing goes well.'
What is FSD and how does it work
FSD is a semi-automated driving system designed to help Tesla vehicles navigate various driving conditions with limited driver input. Drivers are required to keep their hands on the steering wheel and be prepared to take control when necessary. The system functions as an enhancement to Tesla's existing Autopilot driver assistance, which is already in use in regions like Europe and China.
It operates using an artificial intelligence (AI) model that allows the vehicle's cameras and sensors to interpret the surrounding environment. Musk's reference to '10X params' indicates an increase in the model's parameter count, which typically suggests a larger model trained on a broader dataset.
Why FSD has become so crucial for Tesla
FSD has played a key role in Musk's broader approach to driving revenue and developing technology at Tesla, especially as competition grows in the electric vehicle space, with Chinese manufacturers becoming more prominent.
Supporters of Tesla believe autonomy will play a significant role in the company's direction, as it continues to expand its self-driving features. Earlier this year, Tesla also introduced its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
However, much of the current attention remains on Tesla's primary business of selling vehicles, which has faced difficulties. The company recently reported a 16% drop in automotive revenue for the second quarter and has also experienced notable sales declines in Europe.
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