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This leap in perception, while promising, introduces new challenges. The refined model requires more sophisticated training and interpretation skills because it must now process even the smallest details—debris, potholes, leaves, and hand signals—that previously went unnoticed. This deepened understanding means FSD can drive more naturally and safely but also becomes more sensitive to occlusion and poor visibility, reacting with caution or even nervousness when its view is obstructed.
Elon Musk's analogy likening this transition to a person suddenly losing their superhuman sight underscores the significance: Tesla’s FSD is stepping into a phase analogous to humans adapting to new visual limitations, which is a necessary step on its path toward becoming a true 'superhuman' driver.