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Elon Musk explained that this transition to video-based AI results in a system that operates more efficiently and swiftly. Since the neural networks process video data directly, the system requires fewer frames per second to make driving decisions, leading to faster reaction times. Faster reaction times translate into safer driving and, consequently, fewer accidents—a crucial benefit for public safety and commercial viability.
Moreover, this approach simplifies the software architecture. There are no hardcoded instructions for specific scenarios; instead, the vehicle’s AI generates behavior based on learned patterns. As Musk noted, this makes FSD V12 more responsive and adaptable because it continuously learns from the vast and varied video data it consumes.