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Tesla's Autopilot faces unprecedented scrutiny
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Tesla's Autopilot and "Full Self-Driving" software, championed by Elon Musk, are facing legal and regulatory challenges. A series of lawsuits over fatal Tesla accidents are heading to court, and a federal probe into Autopilot is nearing completion. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating changes to Autopilot that allow longer hands-off driving, while the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation. California regulators have accused Tesla of deceptive practices, and the company faces multiple trials over fatal Autopilot accidents. Additionally, Tesla is facing a proposed class action lawsuit over deceptive advertising of Autopilot and FSD features.
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Tesla pushes to increase ‘full self-driving’ software use as vehicle sales cool
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is increasing its promotion of its driver-assistance technology called "Full Self-Driving Capability," as it faces potential lower growth in vehicle deliveries. CEO Elon Musk sent an internal email stating that customers must test drive the technology before receiving a car. Full Self-Driving is an advanced version of Tesla's Autopilot system and includes features to navigate cars through city streets. US drivers with eligible vehicles will receive a one-month free trial of Full Self-Driving. Tesla's stock rose over 4% following the news. This move comes as Tesla faces regulatory scrutiny and legal issues concerning its driver-assistance systems.
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Serious Tesla crashes occurred on roads that were unsuitable for Autopilot use, report says
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla's Autopilot software is being enabled on roads that are not suitable for its use, leading to serious crashes, according to a report by The Washington Post. Out of the 40 fatal or serious accidents involving Tesla vehicles since 2016, at least eight occurred on roads where Autopilot was not designed to be used. The report highlights instances where Autopilot failed to navigate through intersections and even crashed into pedestrians. Tesla is facing legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding Autopilot and its safety features.
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Tesla settles lawsuit over crash that killed Apple engineer driving in Autopilot mode
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash while using Autopilot mode. The details of the settlement remain undisclosed. The case was scheduled to go to trial on Monday in California. The family claimed that the Tesla Model X SUV was defective and blamed Tesla's autopilot software for the crash. This settlement marks the first time Tesla has settled a lawsuit related to its Autopilot feature. The outcome could potentially influence regulatory scrutiny around autonomous driving technologies.
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Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August: Elon Musk
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will unveil a robotaxi this summer. Details are scarce, but Musk claims that Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities will operate as superhuman robotaxis. This announcement follows concerns over the safety and adoption of self-driving vehicles. Despite the potential of self-driving cars, the rollout has been tentative and encountered obstacles, with regulators and the public expressing safety concerns. Tesla's autopilot feature has also faced scrutiny, accused of overselling its capabilities. Tesla's reveal comes amidst reports that the company has abandoned plans to manufacture a $25,000 electric car model.
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Elon Musk thinks Tesla has 'the best real-world AI,' but an ex-worker raised concerns about how it's powering the Autopilot feature
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk believes that Tesla has the "best real-world AI" powering its self-driving technology, despite concerns raised by a former employee. Lukasz Krupski, a whistleblower, expressed worries about how AI was being used in Tesla's Autopilot feature and stated that he didn't think the self-driving technology was ready for public use. Krupski leaked confidential Tesla data, including customer complaints about the driver assistance program. Tesla's lawyer dismissed Krupski as a disgruntled former employee. The leaked data also revealed recorded accidents and numerous customer complaints about Tesla's Autopilot feature.
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Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $200M in damages | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1d ago
Medial
A jury in Miami found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding $242.5 million in damages. Tesla was assigned a third of the blame, while the driver held two-thirds. The crash killed Naibel Benavides Leon and injured Dillon Angulo. The case highlights concerns about Tesla's Autopilot and its unrestricted use, despite emphasized capabilities. Tesla plans to appeal, arguing the crash wasn't about Autopilot faults.
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Alphabet's share price plunges on traffic drop testimony
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Alphabet's shares dropped over seven percent following testimony that Google's search traffic fell on Apple products, attributed to competition from AI alternatives like ChatGPT. Eddy Cue from Apple revealed this unprecedented shift in a federal antitrust trial. His statements intensified concerns about Google's search monopoly, already under scrutiny. Google's existing revenue-sharing deal with Apple is also targeted. This testimony underscores the challenging landscape Google faces as AI technologies offer fresh competition.
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Who is Ashok Elluswamy, software engineer praised by Elon Musk?
Twitter
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk praised Tesla's AI/Autopilot software lead Ashok Elluswamy by saying Tesla "would just be another car company" without him. Ashok did his BE from College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai and MSc from Carnegie Mellon University. He was the first person recruited from Musk's tweet saying that Tesla is starting an Autopilot team. He's been at Tesla for 10+ years.
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Tesla trial over Autopilot fatality kicks off in California
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The trial in a California state court over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot feature caused a fatal crash is set to begin. The lawsuit claims that the Autopilot system caused the vehicle to veer off the highway, leading to the death of the owner and serious injuries to passengers. Tesla denies liability, stating that the driver had consumed alcohol before the accident. This trial could have implications for similar cases involving autonomous driving technology.
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Ashok Elluswamy to lead Tesla Optimus robot project
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, is stepping down to spend more time with family abroad. Kovac led the program since 2022 and became vice president last September. Ashok Elluswamy, who currently heads Tesla's autopilot teams, will succeed him. Tesla plans to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year. Elon Musk emphasized the importance of autonomy and Optimus to the company's future, despite challenges like China's export restrictions on rare-earth magnets.
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