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The latest Tesla 2026.26 software update introduces significant new features, including the ability to conduct video calls directly from the vehicle. This update allows popular platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Discord to utilize the car's interior cabin camera and microphone for video conferencing, fulfilling a long-anticipated promise from CEO Elon Musk.
New code found in Tesla's iOS app suggests an upcoming security feature: the cabin camera will verify the driver's identity before Full Self-Driving (FSD) can be engaged. This aims to ensure only authorized profiles can activate the advanced driver-assistance system, blocking FSD if identity cannot be confirmed.
In a new advancement for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, Tesla is reportedly planning to implement cabin camera monitoring for driver authentication. This feature aims to verify the identity of the person behind the wheel before FSD can be engaged, adding an extra layer of security and accountability to the autonomous driving experience.
