Jul 10, 2024 11:33:00

Insiders reveal that Tesla's fully self-driving routes may be optimized for Elon Musk and influencers

Tesla insiders have pointed out that data from CEO Elon Musk and influencers who promote Tesla's cars is prioritized in the way Tesla's self-driving cars are trained, which may result in routes that are more convenient for these people being displayed.

Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers | Electrek

https://electrek.co/2024/07/09/tesla-insiders-say-elon-optimized-full-self-driving-routes-for-himself-influencers/

Tesla's self-driving cars collect information from the driver and use neural networks to learn and optimize driving routes.

According to Tesla insiders, Musk's input was strongly reflected in the learning process, and data obtained from Musk's driving was subject to scrutiny. In addition, certain influencers, such as YouTubers who promote Tesla, were given 'VIP treatment' and received more detailed feedback.

As a result of the above measures, Tesla's

Autopilot and Full Self-Driving may be optimized to properly navigate the routes taken by Musk and certain influencers.

Insiders said the driver had been ordered to do 'special work' on routes around Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter) and Musk's former estate, and that 'this will undoubtedly give Musk a better experience than other drivers,' the people said.

'While it makes sense to value the feedback of Musk, who is both the CEO and a Tesla user, there's no doubt that the benefits of Tesla that Musk and influencers promote are not available to other average Tesla customers,' Electrek said.