There is no doubt that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, also known as Autopilot, is the most advanced self-driving system on the market today. While it is not yet perfect and requires driver supervision, it is still far ahead of the competition.

In a recent post on Twitter, Elon Musk announced that Tesla will open up its FSD technology to other car companies. This means that popular car brands like Mercedes and Ford could potentially use the same self-driving system in their vehicles. This would allow car enthusiasts to keep their favorite cars while still having access to the best self-driving technology.

A Win-Win Situation

Musk is known for his “win-win” approach to business. He does not believe in hoarding technology and making it available only to Tesla customers, as Apple does with its products. For example, Tesla has already made its extensive network of charging stations available to other car brands.

By opening up Autopilot to other car companies, Musk is continuing this win-win approach. Car companies will not be left behind because of Tesla’s superior software, and Tesla will profit from selling its software to other companies. In the long run, Tesla could become the dominant player in the automotive software market, just as Microsoft became the dominant player in the PC software market.