Elon Musk gives updates on the upcoming FSD Beta 10, says it rolls out next Friday. Says that it will be “good enough for the public to opt-in request button”. Version 9.3 was great with many added improvements. Furthermore, Musk answers a couple of questions under the same tweet regarding the updates.
Since the first public rollout with a monthly subscription option, initially, it was good enough compared to the previous updates. Eventually, with each small update, the software showed impressive performance. With Version 9, Musk says that it would be convenient for more people to opt for this version. Many customers see the flaws and glitches in the software and have not opted for the self-driving option despite owning a Tesla vehicle. A few days ago, Tesla even rolled out a camera-based driver monitoring system even in radar-equipped Tesla’s.
Looks promising that Beta 10.1, about 2 weeks later, will be good enough for public opt in request button
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2021
However, Forbes stated in July that the FSD Beta is okay to use, because it is only a “driver-assist” and not full self driving. Unlike the other companies like Waymo which do not need drivers in the driving seat, Tesla has a different strategy towards making it to fully autonomous vehicle. In recent times, Tesla’s FSD safety is increased so much that the driver monitoring system alerts the driver even if they are using a phone.
And Beta 10 is a step change improvement from what you have!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2021
Further questions
Elon Musk mentioned as a reply to a user that he currently uses an Alpha version of the FSD software. He says that he will be using the one public uses before the coming update next week.
I mostly run alpha software in my car, which is not meant for public consumption. A few days before release, I switch my car to what public will experience.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2021
Later Musk says that the Version 10 will have more improvements in terms of user interface. As the FSD was rolled out for public earlier, the UI improvements allowed the driver to watch what the car is seeing, like the objects, humans, traffic signals, etc.
Yes
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2021
When a Canadian user asked for the FSD release in Canada, Musk replied that he isn’t sure, but possibly in a few months. Tesla has approval to release it only in the United States publicly for now. After further testing, they are yet to get an approval from the Canadian government and proceed with making it available to Tesla owners.
Not sure, but maybe a few months. In general for any region, we need to make software work well, test it extensively & then get regulatory approval. If we could go faster while being safe, we would!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2021
It is to be noted how Musk mentioned about regulatory approval. As more countries get access to Tesla Full-self driving software, the safety and other concerns are of highest priority. Especially considering that Tesla is expanding in Europe with Giga Berlin possibly going to start production this fall, or by next year.