TESLA FSD 'POLL'

 








GROK:


Overall sentiment on X (as of mid-to-late August 2026) is mixed but leans cautious-to-skeptical, especially among active Tesla followers discussing FSD in the context of robotaxi delays, the imminent Cybercab/Robotaxi launch, and circulating glitch videos. 

The conversation is polarized (as usual in the Tesla community), with bulls hyping progress and the upcoming launch while critics and even some long-time supporters express clear frustration over timelines and remaining issues.

1. Delays in Robotaxi

This is one of the strongest negative themes. Many posts treat significant delays as established fact rather than debate:

  • Rollout has been slower than Elon’s early-2025 guidance (sometimes framed as multi-year slips).
  • Expansion slowed (miles driven per month reportedly decreased at points; new-city pace and fleet growth less aggressive than previously signaled).
  • Common explanations offered by more measured users: higher-than-expected remote intervention rates, persistent edge cases, the need for software versions like v14/v15, and possible hardware limits (e.g., memory upgrades for broader unsupervised operation).
  • Sentiment here is frequently disappointed or critical of communication: “opaque messaging,” “botched rollout,” or “Elon should have set more cautious expectations.” High-engagement posts acknowledge progress (service is usable, availability improved, smoother rides) but stress that the floor has risen while the ceiling (full scale) remains distant.

2. The Coming Launch (Cybercab / Robotaxi in Austin)

This generates the most near-term buzz and some optimism, but it’s tempered:

  • Fresh reports (including from The Information) that Tesla is preparing a public Cybercab launch this month (August 2026), starting with employees then expanding to the public robotaxi service in Austin. Related activity includes rider sweepstakes, charger leasing, and event invitations.
  • Bullish takes: The launch (especially unsupervised Cybercab rides) is treated as a strong signal that FSD Unsupervised is ready, or at least ready enough for limited deployment.
  • Skeptical takes dominate many replies and quote tweets: It’s “another testing phase” limited to employees/geofenced areas; if it were fully solved they would release vehicles more broadly immediately. Some call the event “ceremony” to fill the schedule while true scaling is delayed. Questions remain about whether consumer-owned vehicles will get unsupervised FSD soon.

Overall tone on the launch: 

hopeful excitement mixed with 

“I’ll believe the wide unsupervised rollout when I see it.”

3. Numerous Videos of FSD Glitches

These continue to circulate widely and fuel skepticism about readiness for unsupervised robotaxi:

  • Recent clips show issues such as infinite pickup loops (cars circling for 20+ minutes), going off-road or into restricted areas, poor navigation/reversing in tight spots, sudden lane changes, near-misses after disengagement, and other edge-case failures.
  • Users (including Robotaxi riders) note “highest highs and lowest lows”: quiet/smooth rides and good availability alongside papercuts and occasional bad experiences.
  • Critics point out the volume of FSD fail videos versus competitors; supporters counter that supervised FSD is already very capable and that remote assists or limited geofencing explain remaining problems.
  • Sentiment: Glitch videos keep the “not ready yet” narrative alive and are frequently cited as evidence that full unsupervised scale (beyond limited Austin robotaxi) still faces real hurdles.

Bottom-line community mood

  • Cautious optimism among core fans: Progress is real, the Cybercab launch is happening soon, and the technology continues to improve. Many are willing to wait for v15+ refinements.
  • Frustration and skepticism more broadly: Repeated timeline misses, visible glitches in videos, and slower-than-promised scaling have eroded some trust. Even supportive voices often concede the delays and remaining edge cases.
  • The discussion is active and high-volume right now because of the launch news, so sentiment could shift quickly if early Cybercab rides (especially unsupervised ones) go smoothly—or if more high-profile glitches surface.

In short, X is not uniformly celebratory or doom-and-gloom. The dominant current vibe is “launch is real and positive, but the long history of delays + ongoing glitch videos means unsupervised robotaxi at scale is still a work in progress.”

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