Tesla Integrates Grok Voice Controls Into FSD As European Expansion Accelerates
Tesla announces Grok voice controls for Full Self-Driving this fall while rolling out FSD V14.3.4 with new features and expanding supervised driving across Europe.
Tesla integrates Grok voice controls into its Full Self-Driving system this fall, allowing drivers to interact with the navigation software using natural language commands. The latest FSD V14.3.4 update introduces new features such as streak celebrations to reward consistent use, alongside smart capabilities that learn and copy user parking habits. Additionally, Tesla disables a recent hack that allows drivers to bypass the FSD disengagement menu to ensure proper safety oversight.
The expansion of Tesla's supervised autonomous driving accelerates across Europe as regulatory bodies in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Lithuania grant official approval for the software. European drivers also benefit from newly shared safety data originating from the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Cybertruck receives the highly anticipated "Actually Smart Summon" feature, enabling the vehicle to navigate parking lots independently to pick up its owner.
Despite these rapid technological advancements and recent self-certification of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Texas, lawmakers urge the NHTSA to investigate Tesla's safety claims regarding FSD. The company continues to improve its driver monitoring system through enhanced eye tracking, while Elon Musk teases that the upcoming AI6 chip breaks current efficiency records. Early impressions of the V14.3.4 update reveal a mix of noticeable improvements and minor regressions in daily driving scenarios.