Tesla autonomous vehicle driving safely through Los Angeles, previewing V15 self-driving tech surpassing human safety.
Tesla autonomous vehicle driving safely through Los Angeles, previewing V15 self-driving tech surpassing human safety.
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Elon Musk previews Tesla V15 self-driving advancements

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Elon Musk announced that Tesla's V14.3 self-driving software is undergoing reviews, with point releases set to add polish. He stated that V15 will surpass human safety levels, even in unsupervised scenarios. Musk also shared footage of a Tesla driving autonomously around Los Angeles.

On April 9, Elon Musk posted updates on X about Tesla's autonomous driving progress. In one post, he shared a review of V14.3 self-driving software, noting that upcoming point releases would refine its performance. Musk highlighted rapid improvements, particularly with a smaller AI model outpacing the larger one currently in development. V15, he said, would incorporate the large model and exceed human safety standards in complex, unsupervised situations. Musk also demonstrated the technology in action, posting video of a Tesla navigating Los Angeles on its own. These announcements underscore Tesla's push toward advanced autonomy, with Musk emphasizing the speed of their AI advancements.

What people are saying

X discussions praise V14.3's smooth, quick reactions in LA traffic and footage, with excitement for V15 unsupervised surpassing human safety. Skeptics highlight it's still supervised, question goalpost shifts from V14.3, and raise HW3 concerns. Some refuse purchase due to Musk's views.

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