Tesla FSD Focus Raises Performance Bias Concerns

Tesla has been disproportionately focusing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot software development on routes driven by CEO Elon Musk and prominent influencers, potentially skewing performance data and user experiences. While Tesla continues to push updates like the much-anticipated v12.4, broader fleet improvements have lagged. Amid these developments, Tesla is also trialing new safety features, including parental controls that limit speed and enforce curfews, aimed at enhancing safety for young drivers. Meanwhile, competitors like China's XPeng are making strides with vision-only driver assistance technology, similar to Tesla’s approach. This increasing focus on software enhancements underscores the global race toward fully autonomous driving.