As early as Wednesday, Electrek disclosed that Tesla was updating the terms of the agreement for its FSD Autopilot Assist beta software. Now, if car owners want to experience the new version of the L2 driver assistance system, they must agree to share videos with the electric car manufacturer-including the camera images inside and outside the car when the FSD function is enabled. In other words, Tesla owners who want to experience the new FSD beta software must give up more privacy when turning on the L2 driver assistance system.
Although Tesla did not set up a public relations department specifically to respond to media requests for comment, the new terms of the agreement still clearly mention:
In order to enable FSD Beta, I agree that Tesla collects image data related to the vehicle, serious safety risks, or safety incidents such as collisions through the vehicle’s external camera and cab camera.
Although the company has collected the content of on-board cameras before, this is the first time it has been associated with a vehicle identification number (VIN). Essentially, the new policy covers a more back-end level to prevent drivers from surrendering responsibility to the FSD system after a human accident. Follow-up investigations are also simpler and more straightforward.
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In addition, it should be pointed out that even with the name Full Self-Driving, but with reference to the SAE automation metrics, Tesla FSD is actually a long way from the L5 level of true automatic driving. As a de facto L2 driver assistance system, Tesla FSD still requires drivers to remain emergency and be prepared to take over control at any time.
Finally, Tesla is still continuing to push the FSD experience to more drivers, but it needs the owner’s safety index to reach 98/100 and above to opt-in. However, according to many car owners, it is easy to fool the past. If it is you, are you willing to spend $10,000 to buy out the feature at this stage, or choose to pay $199 a month to subscribe?