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Tesla’s software upgrades are just as crucial as hardware advancements. By increasing neural network parameters by an order of magnitude—up to 10 times—the AI system will become increasingly sophisticated, approaching sentience-like capabilities in its behavior and perception. These improvements are expected to make Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) capabilities comparable to, or surpassing, human drivers, with some estimates suggesting up to 10x better performance.
Elon mentions a roughly $17 billion investment to support these upgrades, emphasizing the scale and commitment behind Tesla’s AI initiatives. The upcoming versions of Tesla’s software and chips are designed to work in unison, creating a co-evolution of hardware and algorithms.