Tesla’s release of new ‘self-driving’ software closely watched by US regulator


Tesla on Tuesday night released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a ‘Full Self Driving’ software upgrade to an undisclosed number of ‘expert, careful’ drivers. The release prompted online posts by excited recipients who shared video snippets of their car driving supposedly autonomously on city streets at night. — Reuters

The US auto safety regulator on Oct 22 said it was closely watching Tesla Inc’s release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it stood ready to protect the public against safety risks.

Tesla on Tuesday night released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a “Full Self Driving” software upgrade to an undisclosed number of “expert, careful” drivers. The release prompted online posts by excited recipients who shared video snippets of their car driving supposedly autonomously on city streets at night.

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