Tesla spent a good part of AI Day talking about their big improvements in vision and AI where they’ve been making amazing progress as shown with some of the latest FSD Betas. They also talked about Dojo, their new supercomputer used for AI which will become operational next year. They even announced a humanoid robot, Tesla Bot.
However, one thing that wasn’t part of the official event, but we were able to find out more in the questions and answers portion of the event is Tesla’s FSD hardware 4.0 computer.
Tesla released FSD hardware 2.5 in 2017 and hardware version 3.0 was introduced in 2019. So we’ve been expecting an updated version of the FSD computer for a little while now.
All of Tesla’s vehicles today include Tesla’s hardware 3.0 computer, including the newly designed Model S. Normally, you’d see companies shy away from talking about new hardware that wasn’t part of the event, but Tesla had no problem answering questions about a possible new FSD computer.
When asked if there was a new FSD computer on the horizon, Elon Musk said that he expects the current hardware to be capable of autonomous driving safer than a human, but of course Tesla wants to continue expanding and improving so they’re always developing more powerful computers.
Elon guessed that we may see hardware 4.0 next year with the introduction of the Cybertruck. He hinted at hardware 4.0 providing about 4x the compute power of hardware 3.0. For those of you with Cybertruck reservations, this makes that vehicle even more exciting.
In another question related to new hardware, Elon also said that Tesla is looking into new cameras. He was clear that the current cameras aren’t a hindrance, but if they can think they can do better, then they would. He didn’t go into details whether this would be tied to the Cybertruck or hardware 4.0, but it seems likely. He also didn’t mention specifically whether they would be higher resolution, larger sensors, or possibly even better placement on the vehicle.
It’s been shown before that although the current camera placement on Teslas today allow for human-like capabilities and provide a similar view as a human being in the driver seat, it could be further improved by having cameras placed near the headlights looking off to the side.
Although it could be disappointing for some to see new hardware announced so soon after they bought a hardware 3 equipped vehicle, Tesla needs to continue advancing and new hardware may not necessarily provide new capabilities, but introduce a higher level of safety.
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Hundreds of Tesla cars synced to the Indian blockbuster film RRR's award-winning song 'Naatu Naatu'
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Tesla owners recently came together in New Jersey for an incredible display of technology and art. Hundreds of Tesla cars synced to the Indian blockbuster film RRR's award-winning song "Naatu Naatu" to create an unforgettable light show. The energizing event showcased Tesla's upgraded light show feature, part of the Christmas update.
The Twitter account for the movie, @RRRMovie, posted a video, which can be viewed below, of the mesmerizing light show. Elon Musk responded with two heart emojis. After Tesla retweeted the unique video, @RRRMovie replied by expressing their love for Elon Musk. "Naatu Naatu," composed by M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose, became the first-ever song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Try the Synced Light Show
A recent update allows owners to schedule their light shows up to 10 minutes in advance or even create multi-car orchestras by starting them simultaneously. This feature can be accessed by tapping the Application Launcher > Toybox. The update also allows Tesla owners to activate the light show using their smartphone app, making it more convenient and fun for those who use the feature as part of their exterior decorations.
The New Jersey event displayed the innovative capabilities of Tesla vehicles and highlighted the growing influence of Indian cinema worldwide. As more Tesla owners come together for events like this, we can expect to see even more mesmerizing light shows in the future, celebrating the convergence of technology and the arts.
Tesla continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with its electric vehicles. Features like the light show demonstrate that the company is committed to creating an experience beyond driving a car.
Prominent figures such as Senator Josh Hawley and media personality Joe Rogan have come to the defense of Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. Both spoke against the negative public perception and criticism while highlighting the importance of free speech. While Rogan spoke about the unfair treatment of Musk by members of the media, Hawley went after one — on his own show.
Senator Calls out Reporter
St. Louis’ KSDK News political editor Max Maxwell set up a recorded segment with the republican senator. While crews were getting the technical aspects sorted out, Hawley confronted Maxwell about his anti-Elon Musk tweets, which the Senator described as "vitriolic." The senator read one of Maxwell's tweets aloud, calling Musk's supporters "bootlickers." Hawley questioned Maxwell's intentions and expressed concern about the journalist's use of a public platform to attack people he disagreed with.
Maxwell explained that his tweet was a moment of frustration and defended his comments as satire, protected under the First Amendment. But it got more awkward as the reporter suggested he was drinking at the time of the tweets. Hawley emphasized that journalists like Maxwell have a lot of access, making their public comments particularly influential and potentially concerning.
Rogan to the Rescue
In another instance of public defense, popular podcaster Joe Rogan discussed the shifting public perception of Elon Musk on his show. According to Rogan, any narrative about Musk's political ideology is baseless. He questioned why people have gone from viewing Musk as a savior who brought about electric cars and reusable rockets to someone who is an "alt-right piece of shit." Rogan argued that the resistance against Musk and the publicity campaign against him have been fascinating to watch.
“The narrative has spread through progressive people where they'll just say it now,” Rogan continued. “It’s like they've reached the memo, the memo’s got to them… I hear people I know like, ‘Oh, Elon's just so crazy. Something happened to him. He went nuts, and he’s a right-winger now… They just have this narrative that reaches them as a signal. Like, ‘Elon bad now.’”
Senator Hawley and Joe Rogan's reactions to the criticism against Elon Musk and his supporters emphasize the importance of free speech and raise questions about the fairness of the media's treatment of the world's richest person. As public figures continue to engage in these discussions, it remains to be seen how perceptions of Musk will evolve in the future and how his tweets will impact Tesla.
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