Tesla launched its Full Self-Driving feature five months ago, which offers a bit of standalone capabilities without actually being, you know, full self-driving. The confusing name has led to inappropriate behavior and dangerous driving. But instead of rethinking the name, CEO Elon Musk indicated that Tesla will be “adding the “Download beta” button to the Service section of the car’s display in about 10 days. ”
As many things do, Musk’s announcement came via Twitter shortly after he told his followers he would offer FSD Beta to anyone who asked. He added the warning to “be careful” with the technology – but did not clarify that, again, Tesla is not yet able to drive completely.
Lately, Musk has been talking great about FSD on Twitter, suggesting that Full Self-Driving needs some updates coming soon, “hopefully next month” and that the goal is for the technology to be offered “much more widely ”. It looks like Musk will offer it to anyone currently driving an Tesla with the over-the-air upgrade.
Well, whoever he is can arrive. Musk acknowledged that the launch will vary by region. “due to delays in approving regulations and / or Tesla’s internal development and testing. ”
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And in a twist of irony, Musk acknowledged the choice of word do counts when you recognize the decision to name the software “FSD Beta” “to reduces user satisfaction and sets expectations accordingly. “Unfortunately, that ‘Beta’ bit is often abandoned, and the term is used to denote a technology that was released to the public but is still in development. It seems like an unfortunate mix of words to make Tesla sound more capable than it is today.
Whatever the case, you may see some new updates available on Tesla sometime in the next two weeks. May be. Eventually.