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Tesla to increase Full Self-Driving price to $US15,000

The cost of Tesla's premium driver-assistance system, Full Self-Driving, is being bumped up to $US15,000.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will hold a second AI Day in August. Why?

Tesla is having a new "AI Day" to promote its self-driving mission, cars with no pedals or steering wheels, and to attract new talent.

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Musk says Tesla owners to get self-driving beta button with v10

Elon Musk gives another update for when Tesla owners will be able to download the company's semi-autonomous "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) beta software.

Tesla's FSD labelling at work. SourcE: tesla

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“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.

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Musk says FSD beta button one month away as Tesla reaches for “month of 9s”

Tesla's FSD beta software could be downloaded via button in the car's touchscreen interface from May, as Tesla seeks to involve more drivers in autonomous testing.