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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’s going back to court over Autopilot’s role in a deadly 2018 crash
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is going to trial regarding a fatal crash that occurred in 2018. Wei “Walter” Huang died when his Tesla Model X, operating on Autopilot, collided with a safety barrier. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation concluded that both Autopilot and distracted driving were factors in the accident. However, Huang's family filed a lawsuit in 2019 alleging that the vehicle lacked necessary safety features, including automatic braking. This trial will determine if Tesla bears responsibility for the crash. Tesla has previously faced legal challenges over its driver-assist features, but has never been found liable.
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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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Elon Musk says '3 years of random testing' found no traces of drug use as he fires back at bombshell WSJ report
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has refuted a Wall Street Journal report alleging concerns over his drug use by stating that three years of random testing conducted under NASA's request found no traces of illegal substances in his system. The Tesla CEO's response comes after the WSJ report claimed that executives at Musk's companies were worried about his drug use, including cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, and ketamine. However, Musk dismissed the report and criticized it as unworthy of credibility.
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Tesla is settling with the family of the Apple engineer who died in an Autopilot crash
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is reportedly seeking a settlement with the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash while using Tesla's Autopilot system. Court documents indicate that the parties have reached an agreement but want the terms to remain confidential. The settlement, which is yet to be approved by a judge, follows allegations that both Autopilot and distracted driving were factors contributing to the crash. Tesla had planned to argue that the engineer was playing a game on his phone at the time, potentially involving Apple in the trial.
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Tesla's Autopilot faces unprecedented scrutiny
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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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 wins Autopilot trial involving fatal crash
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla has won its first U.S. trial over claims that its Autopilot driver-assist feature was responsible for a death. The jury found that there was no manufacturing defect in the system, and the crash was likely caused by human error. The case was filed by passengers involved in a 2019 crash who accused Tesla of knowing Autopilot was defective when it sold the car. Tesla denied liability, stating that the driver had consumed alcohol and that it was unclear whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash.
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Tesla trial to size up cause of fatal autopilot crash: driver or tech
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is facing a wrongful-death suit that raises questions about the responsibility of its driver-assistant Autopilot system. The trial involves a fatal crash in 2018 where a Tesla Model X crashed into a highway barrier while using Autopilot. The family of the victim believes Tesla oversold the capabilities of Autopilot and did not do enough to prevent misuse. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for Tesla, potentially leading to further cases and substantial financial liabilities. The trial is scheduled to last several weeks.
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Elon Musk Claims Tesla Employee's Fatal Crash Had Nothing to Do With Full-Self-Driving
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk disputes the Washington Post's report of a Tesla crash that potentially involved the Full-Self-Driving (FSD) feature. Musk claims the software was not even downloaded, contrary to what the report stated. The fatal crash occurred in 2022 near Denver, Colorado, involving a Tesla employee who was reportedly using FSD on a mountain road. However, both the driver and passenger were intoxicated at the time of the incident. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and Colorado police could not access the car's data due to the intensity of the fire. Critics argue that FSD's experimental nature makes it risky for public road usage. Tesla and Musk have previously defended the technology as safer than human drivers.
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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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