Topic: Full Self Driving

Federal investigators issued a recall for Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" beta software due to safety concerns at intersections and stop signs. Elon Musk objected to the term "recall," noting the fix is a simple over-the-air software update. The hosts suggest that media scrutiny of Tesla has intensified since Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his public shift toward Republican politics.

Ford has announced its withdrawal from the autonomous vehicle race after a $2 billion loss, deciding to wait for third-party licensing instead. Simultaneously, Elon Musk admitted that Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software will not receive regulatory approval for driverless operation this year, despite the $15,000 price tag for the feature.

Elon Musk announced that Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software will not receive regulatory approval this year, meaning drivers must still remain attentive behind the wheel. Despite the $15,000 price tag for the FSD add-on, the system currently functions as an advanced driver-assist rather than a fully autonomous pilot. The hosts discuss the frustration of customers who pre-paid for technology that remains in a beta state.