Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is still in a critical phase of exploration in the field of autonomous driving technology, and the future business model remains to be observed.

Controversy Around FSD Technology

Tesla's FSD technology has long been a subject of controversy. Elon Musk has claimed that Tesla will launch the highly anticipated robot taxi this summer, but several previous predictions have failed to materialize. While Tesla continues to promote its driver-assist systems, it still faces numerous lawsuits regarding the inadequate performance of its technology.

Legal Liability and Technical Challenges

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system currently requires drivers to remain vigilant and take responsibility in the event of an accident. However, achieving truly autonomous driving vehicles still requires overcoming significant obstacles such as legal liability. In contrast, Waymo under Google and Mercedes-Benz have explicitly stated that they will assume responsibility for accidents involving autonomous vehicles.

Market and Investor Response

Despite the release of the latest version of FSD, Tesla's stock has fallen by 31% so far this year, indicating market concerns about its future growth. Investors' tepid response to FSD technology is disappointing, as they believe more vehicle owners should actively adopt the technology to generate new revenue for the company.

In this rapidly evolving field of autonomous driving, Tesla still needs to overcome many challenges to achieve the commercialization of autonomous driving technology.