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Tesla Offers Free HW3 Upgrades Amid FSD Doubts

1/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla will provide free upgrades to HW3 self-driving computers for customers who bought the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, a crucial step toward achieving fully autonomous driving. However, doubts linger as Tesla previously asserted that all vehicles since 2016 were FSD-capable, raising questions about the reliability of those claims.

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Historical Context

Elon Musk's announcement of free upgrades to Tesla's HW3 self-driving computers echoes past controversies surrounding the company's claims about its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. Since the introduction of Autopilot in 2015, Tesla faced scrutiny over misleading marketing and safety concerns, leading to investigations by the NHTSA. This history raises doubts about the reliability of Musk's recent promises regarding FSD technology.

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Story summary

Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla will provide free upgrades to HW3 self-driving computers for customers who bought the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, a crucial step toward achieving fully autonomous driving. However, doubts linger as Tesla previously asserted that all vehicles since 2016 were FSD-capable, raising questions about the reliability of those claims.

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