Elon Musk has announced on x the release of Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.4.1 to employees, a move that signals a significant leap forward in the company’s autonomous driving technology.
The update, which Elon Musk humorously suggests could be called version 13 due to its extensive changes, is set to be released to a select group of external customers if initial feedback is positive.
The FSD 12.4.1 is expected to improve the driving experience by reducing the need for driver interventions.
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Musk’s vision for the technology is ambitious; he anticipates that once all known bugs are addressed, it may take over a year of driving before a human needs to intervene. This level of autonomy represents a major stride towards the goal of fully autonomous vehicles.
Musk also teased the development of future versions, 12.5 and 12.6, which are currently in the early stages of testing. These updates could represent even further advancements, potentially earning the monikers of versions 14 and 15.
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As Tesla approaches its August 8th Robotaxi Unveiling Event, the improvements in FSD version 12.4.1 are setting high expectations for the future of autonomous driving.
With Musk’s vision of a future where interventions are rare, the automotive industry watches closely as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with self-driving technology.