Episode 529: Elon Musk Gives FSD v14 and AI5 Updates
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Elon Musk shares exciting updates on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14 and the upcoming AI5 computer, promising significant improvements in performance and capabilities. The episode also discusses potential changes to the Model 3, including a front bumper camera and turn signal stalk. Rivian's new assembly plant in Georgia and the winding down of the federal EV tax credit are highlighted, along with a controversial road test incident involving a Tesla in Ontario. The episode wraps up with listener calls addressing various Tesla-related topics.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives a notable update on both FSD Supervised version 14 as well as the potential power of the upcoming AI5 FSD Computer. Plus: more evidence mounts that the Model 3 will soon get a front bumper camera and a turn signal stalk, Rivian breaks ground on its new assembly plant in Georgia, and more!
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