In the latest TSLA earnings discussion, CEO Elon Musk brought to light the ongoing potential for licensing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. He suggested that automakers are yet to fully grasp the reality of Tesla’s FSD capabilities, but expects this perception to shift within the year.
Tesla’s FSD Technology Attracts Tentative Interest
Musk expressed his view that other car manufacturers should actively seek out Tesla for FSD licensing, revealing that preliminary talks have occurred with certain companies. He firmly believes that acquiring Tesla’s FSD technology would be a strategically sound decision for any automaker’s CEO.
Speculations on Tesla’s Licensing Partners
Previous speculations have linked Ford as a potential collaborator, considering its history of adopting Tesla’s charging standard. This partnership, if realized, would mark a significant moment in the evolution of autonomous vehicle technology.
Tesla’s ongoing advancements in FSD were highlighted with the rollout of FSD Beta version 12.12 to customers, a significant step in the integration of AI for vehicular path planning and control systems.