What happened
Tesla is introducing a new version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software that can take control of the vehicle even when the driver is manually operating it.
The feature, included in FSD Supervised v14.3.9, is designed to intervene and steer or brake to avoid a collision. The automaker's AI team announced the rollout early Friday.
Why it matters
This marks a shift from FSD being a driver-assist feature that only works when engaged to one that can act as a safety net even when the human is in control.
It raises interesting questions about how much authority the system should have over the driver in moments of danger, and how drivers will react when the car unexpectedly takes over.
Key facts
Tesla is rolling out FSD Supervised v14.3.9.
The software can take control of the car to avoid a crash during manual driving.
The automaker announced the feature in a post from its AI team early Friday.
What to watch next
Watch for initial reports from drivers on how smoothly the intervention feels and whether it triggers false positives.
Also watch for regulatory or safety reactions to Tesla allowing the system to override manual inputs, as this could set a precedent for other automakers.