FSD BUTTON BETA AND TESLA SAFETY SCORE UPDATE

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Tesla Tom's live stream delves into the highly anticipated FSD Beta button drop and the new Tesla Safety Score feature. While the FSD Beta button has rolled out in the US with software update 2021.32.22, the host notes its absence in Australia and other regions, suggesting a US-exclusive release for now. The Safety Score, a new beta feature, assesses driving behavior across five metrics: forward collision warnings, hard braking, aggressive turning, unsafe following, and forced autopilot disengagements. The host highlights that acceleration is notably absent from the scoring criteria. The video explains the scoring mechanism, emphasizing that it's designed to encourage safer driving habits and potentially influence insurance premiums for Tesla's in-house insurance. While the FSD Beta button itself doesn't grant immediate access, it initiates a request process contingent on driving data and the safety score. The stream provides a detailed breakdown of the safety score's components and how to improve it, aiming to guide viewers on qualifying for the FSD Beta program.