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Tesla FSD V12's End2end Is Fundamentally Different From The Previous Rule-Based Versions

While every Tesla FSD update garners its share of excitement, the arrival of V12 whispers something different. Beyond the usual "biggest AI play" pronouncements, FSD V12's technology shift hints at a transformation with far-reaching implications.
Tesla FSD V12 in LA traffic

Remember the hype surrounding every Tesla FSD update? "Biggest AI play in the world!" they'd shout. And honestly, as an automotive journalist with a healthy dose of skepticism, I usually took it with a grain of salt. But this time, with FSD V12, something feels different. Like that nervous tingle you get before a test drive of a revolutionary new car.

Here's the deal: previous FSD versions were like high-strung robots following a complex rulebook. Sure, they could handle the basics, but throw in a rogue squirrel or a surprise pothole, and things got messy. FSD V12, however, ditches the rulebook and embraces end-to-end learning. Think of it like this: instead of rigid instructions, the car learns to drive by seeing, feeling, and reacting, just like you do.

Now, this isn't some pie-in-the-sky dream. Imagine navigating a chaotic construction zone, the car weaving through cones and dodging workers with the finesse of a seasoned pro. Or picture it reacting instinctively to a swerving cyclist, just like you'd slam on the brakes (hopefully!). That's the potential of end-to-end learning, and it's exciting stuff.

"A lot of people still don’t know the implications of V12. It will potentially make Tesla the biggest AI play in the world," wrote a Tesla Blogger Ray4Tesla on X.

But hold on, petrolheads, before we start carving Tesla's name on the Mount Rushmore of AI, let's pump the brakes. End-to-end learning is a double-edged sword. It's powerful, sure, but it's also unpredictable. Like a teenager learning to drive, FSD V12 might make some questionable decisions. While Tesla claims vast improvements, remember, it's still beta. Think "learning permit," not "driver's license."

 

 

So, is FSD V12 the game changer everyone's touting? The jury's still out. But one thing's for sure: it's a significant step forward, a peek into a future where our cars might actually understand the road, not just follow a script. And that, my friends, is something worth keeping an eye on, even if it means putting on our skeptical goggles first. After all, in the world of automotive innovation, a little healthy skepticism can be just as thrilling as the ride itself.

What do you think of Tesla FSD and the V12?

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Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.

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