According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14.2 marks a significant leap in autonomous vehicle AI performance, with zero hesitation or braking issues and no driver interventions during an 85-mile test drive (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). This update introduces a new self-driving statistics section, customizable speed and parking preferences, and a major upgrade to the neural network vision encoder—now leveraging higher-resolution features for improved detection of emergency vehicles, obstacles, and human gestures. These enhancements not only boost everyday driving comfort but also reduce overly strict driver attention monitoring. The improvements in AI-powered perception and user customization present substantial business opportunities for Tesla in expanding FSD adoption, especially in markets where autonomous driving is legal.