The article explores the similarities between Waymo and Tesla's self-driving systems, emphasizing their shift toward transformer-based, end-to-end architectures. It highlights how both companies are refining their models to improve performance and adaptability in complex driving scenarios.

Tesla will stop selling its Full Self-Driving software for a flat fee after February 14 and will only offer it as a monthly subscription starting at $99. This move comes as Tesla's FSD continues to require human oversight and the company faces regulatory scrutiny and competition from Waymo.

Tesla's head of self-driving technology has acknowledged that the company is lagging behind Waymo by a couple of years in the development of autonomous driving capabilities. This admission highlights the competitive landscape in the self-driving sector, where advancements are critical for market leadership. Tesla aims to accelerate its progress to catch up with industry leaders.