$Tesla (TSLA.US)$rolled out a long-awaited software update late Friday that allows customers to request access to its controversial, Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD beta) program. Drivers who get a high safety score from Tesla will get access.
Musk has been promising Tesla owners the FSD beta download button for months.
The move delighted fans of CEO Elon Musk and Tesla, but it risks drawing the ire of federal vehicle safety authorities who are already investigating the automaker for possible safety defects in its driver-assistance system.
Government response
After Elon Musk announced details about the FSD beta button, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy voicedconcern over the company's plans based on safety issues.
Basic safety issues have to be addressed, before Tesla expands FSD Beta to other city streets and regions.
Tesla is conducting testing of the unfinished product with untrained drivers on public roads in lieu of safety professionals.
- National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy
What do you say?
The technology is absolutely convenient and brilliant, but many are still concerned about its safety. So what about you? Will you be using FSD Beta or are you still in the wait-and-see mode?
Source: CNBC

By Danilo
Hey, moomooers! Here are things you need to know before the opening bell:
-U.S. stock index futures were higher during early morning trading on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates unchanged, while indicating no immediate intention of removing stimulus policies.
-Central bank officials are prepared to reverse pandemic stimulus programs as soon as November, while new projections show half of 18 officials expect to raise interest rates by the end of 2022.
Market Snapshot
U.S. stock index futures were higher during early morning trading on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates unchanged, while indicating no immediate intention of removing stimulus policies.
Futures contracts tied to the $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ gained 250 points. $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ futures and $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ futures both traded in positive territory.
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Weekly market recap
Stocks were mixed in the past week ahead of the long Labor Day weekend. The $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ gained 0.58% this week, while $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ decreased 0.24% and the $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ moved 1.55% higher.
After a weak jobs report, strategists say investor focus may stay on strong profit growth rather than other potential negatives .Strategists say other issues for stocks in September could include the efforts in Congress to pass infrastructure legislation and possible new taxes.
Here's a look at the return of S&P 500 sectors :
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