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During the earnings call, Elon Musk candidly addressed the limitations of the existing Hardware 3, stating it would require an upgrade to support the new FSD capabilities. This acknowledgment indicates that while those who purchased FSD outright may receive a hardware upgrade at no cost, subscribers to the service might face associated costs. This admission is a significant departure from past hopeful speculations that Hardware 3 could support the new features through software optimizations.