Tesla's Director of Autopilot, Ashok Elluswamy, posted a four-word tease on Saturday morning that's already got the FSD community buzzing: 'The streets won't be the same anymore.' No version number. No release date. Just a video and a statement that something significant is coming to Full Self-Driving.
Elluswamy doesn't post cryptic teasers often — when Tesla's top Autopilot engineer says something is changing, it's worth paying attention. The attached video clip is the only additional context provided, and the post has drawn significant engagement from the Tesla community within hours of going live.
What exactly is changing remains unconfirmed. Elluswamy's post offers no specifics on whether this points to a new FSD version, a fundamental shift in how the system handles urban driving, or something else entirely. What's clear is that a senior figure inside Tesla's AI team felt confident enough to signal it publicly — which typically precedes a near-term release or reveal. Keep an eye on our FSD coverage as this develops.
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