Tesla enthusiasts are deeply invested in the company's pursuit of solving the self-driving puzzle. However, critics argue that Tesla's ambitious promises and years of delays have created a pressure cooker situation.
CEO Elon Musk's recent announcements regarding the FSD Beta v12 update have sparked both anticipation and skepticism within the community.
End-to-End Neural Nets: Redefining Self-Driving Capabilities
The focal point of Tesla's v12 software update lies in the implementation of "end-to-end neural nets." Unlike previous iterations, where programmers coded vehicle controls, the new update entrusts these functions to neural networks.
Musk hails this transition as a game-changer in autonomous driving technology, describing it as a "big release."
A Long-Awaited Release Amidst Delays
Originally slated for release last year, the v12 update faced several setbacks, much to the disappointment of eager Tesla owners.
Despite a limited rollout in January, the wide-scale deployment of FSD Beta v12 remained elusive. However, recent developments indicate that Tesla is now pushing a revised version, v12.3, to select users.
Skepticism Surrounding FSB Beta V12 Update
While some Tesla testers have reported improvements in driving behavior with FSD Beta v12, skepticism looms over Elon Musk's recurring promises of groundbreaking advancements. Many remain cautious, citing past experiences where updates failed to progress significantly towards level 4-5 autonomy.
Manage Your Expectations With Elon Musk's Claim
A sense of caution tempers the enthusiasm surrounding Elon Musk's announcements. Previous iterations of FSD Beta have yielded mixed results, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability from Tesla. Rather than relying solely on anecdotal evidence, stakeholders are urging the company to provide regular data updates on the FSD program's performance metrics, Electrek says.
Still, the automaker will ensure that it's not just hearsay. To retain its customers, it needs to prove that a "big" change is about to arrive in the upcoming FSD Beta update.
It could be said that the company is responsible for addressing concerns regarding transparency and progress. While the FSD Beta v12 update represents a significant milestone, the journey toward fully autonomous vehicles requires a concerted effort to bridge the gap between expectations and reality. Only through transparent communication and tangible progress can Tesla truly realize its vision of revolutionizing the automotive industry.
Meanwhile, Tesla's German hub remained paralyzed following a week-long power outage caused by an unexpected arson attack.
Musk called the incident "extremely dumb" and warned that businesses should be vigilant about the vulnerability of electricity supplies.
Despite the severity of the accident, the President of Germany's IFO business institute, Clemens Fuest, said that it might not significantly impact the business. However, the automaker believed that it wouldn't be the other way around since financial losses were unavoidable here, not to mention the declining sales of EVs in China.
