Tesla, the electric car maker, has announced that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta version 12.12 is now available for customers who have purchased a Tesla vehicle with the FSD package. The update, which was previously only rolled out to a limited number of employees, brings some new features and improvements to the FSD system.
FSD Beta is a software update that enables Tesla vehicles to perform advanced driving tasks without human intervention. The update uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze video data from millions of real-world scenarios and learn how to drive safely and efficiently. FSD Beta also includes a set of hardware components, such as cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and neural networks, that help the vehicle perceive its surroundings and make decisions.
Tesla claims that FSD Beta can handle complex situations such as traffic jams, intersections, roundabouts, parking lots, and even autonomous driving on highways. However, the update is still in development and requires constant supervision from the driver. Tesla warns that FSD Beta is not a fully autonomous system and does not guarantee safety or performance in all conditions.
What’s new in FSD Beta v12.12?
Tesla has not revealed much details about the new features or improvements in FSD Beta v12.12, but some sources suggest that it may include some bug fixes and optimizations based on customer feedback and testing. According to Teslascope, a software tracker that monitors Tesla’s updates, FSD Beta v12.12 was rolled out with software update 2023.44.30.11 on January 22, 2024.
Teslascope also estimates that over 15,000 Tesla employee vehicles have received the update since December 27, when Elon Musk confirmed on X that FSD Beta v12 was undergoing extra testing before a wider release. It is possible that some customers who are part of the Wave1 program, which gives early access to new features and updates for over 15,000 Tesla owner-employees, have also received the update by now.
How can I get FSD Beta v12.12?
If you are interested in getting FSD Beta v12.12 for your Tesla vehicle, you will need to purchase a Tesla vehicle with the FSD package or wait for an invitation from Tesla if you already own one with the package. You will also need to enroll in the Wave1 program through your vehicle’s touchscreen or mobile app if you are eligible.
Once you have received the update notification on your vehicle’s screen or app, you can follow the instructions to download and install the update using your smartphone or computer. The installation process may take several hours depending on your internet speed and device performance.
After installing the update, you will be able to enjoy some of the new features and improvements in FSD Beta v12.12 for your Tesla vehicle.
Conclusion
Tesla has finally released its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta version 12.12 for customers who have purchased a Tesla vehicle with the FSD package after months of testing with employees only. The update brings some bug fixes and optimizations based on customer feedback and testing as well as some new features and improvements for advanced driving tasks.
Tesla hopes that this update will help it achieve its goal of creating a fully autonomous system that can drive safely and efficiently anywhere in the world without human intervention.
