This was announced by Elon Musk, as noted by The Verge. Musk has previously expressed interest in sharing Tesla technologies with competitors. In a tweet last month, he said “Tesla is committed to being as useful as possible to other auto companies” and expressed that it is open to licensing Autopilot/FSD and other Tesla technologies.

What’s interesting about autopilot from Tesla

Unlike most automakers’ driver assistance systems designed primarily for highway use, Tesla’s FSD allows customers to use the technology on local roads, including intersections, traffic lights, and areas with vulnerable road users.

The FSD system provides automatic acceleration, deceleration and turns, even with unprotected left turns, a difficult maneuver for most automatic systems. However, it is important to note Tesla’s FSD system requires the driver to pay attention to the road and be ready to take control of the car at the first opportunity..

The government is keeping a close eye on Tesla’s Autopilot

Tesla’s advances in driver assistance technology have caught the attention of federal regulators, with several previously reported incidents. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating 16 crashes involving Tesla’s self-driving cars that resulted in 15 injuries and one death. As a result of these investigations, the government stepped up its investigation earlier this year, which could lead to the recall of Autopilot, the FSD, or both systems.

Last year, Tesla recalled the FSD after the federal safety agency described it as a “collision hazard.” The company immediately responded to the concern by releasing a software update over the air.

Despite the scrutiny, Tesla’s confident approach to introducing driver assistance features has impressed other automakers to do the same. Competitors such as Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are currently working on Level 3 autonomous systems that can operate vehicles under certain conditions without direct driver intervention.

In addition to potential FSD licensing, Tesla’s charging system known as the North American Charging Standard was unveiled, leading many major automakers including Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo to adopt Tesla’s charging connector.