Tesla's new v14.3.9 update introduces emergency steering for non-FSD users, aiming to drive subscription growth, even as Musk's cautious stance on AI development weighs on the stock's 18% year-to-date decline.
Tesla's v14.3.9 update introduces emergency collision avoidance interventions even without FSD activation, potentially driving subscription conversions amid a 56% YoY subscriber increase, but the stock fell 18% YTD and the CEO's AI caution adds uncertainty.
Tesla has initiated the rollout of its v14.3.9 software update, which enables emergency collision avoidance steering even for vehicles without active Full Self-Driving subscriptions. While the feature aims to boost safety and demonstrate software value to non-subscribers, the company faces investor uncertainty as CEO Elon Musk simultaneously calls for slower AI development. TSLA shares remain down 18% year-to-date.
The update enables the vehicle to perform emergency steering maneuvers to avoid imminent collisions even if the driver has not purchased or activated the Full Self-Driving software.