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It will be harder to misuse autopilot because of the huge recall
Tesla has released an updated version of its Autopilot driver-assist system, following a probe by US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It includes additional controls and alerts to further encourage the driver to adhere to their continuous driving responsibility, the documents said. Autopilot can steer, accelerate and brake automatically in its lane, but cannot drive…
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The fatal Texas crash was not the result of Autopilot fromTesla
Tesla said the US Department of Justice has asked the company to produce documents on its driver-assist software systems known as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. The documents are being sought because of “concerns about the science of autonomy”, Tesla said. Elon Musk had earlier said that Autopilot is “safer than ordinary driving”.
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The DOJ wants to see documents on Full Self-Driving
Tesla has said it is not aware of a government investigation regarding the safety of its autopilot feature, and does not think it is riskier to drive if you have it. Tesla’s self-driving systems, Autopilot and “full self-driving” are already being investigated by the US NHTSA following reports of unexpected braking that occurs “without warning,…
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A driver tells the police that they had an eight-car crash.
A driver told authorities that their Tesla’s full-self-driving software braked abruptly and triggered an eight-car pileup in San Francisco Bay Area last month that led to nine people being treated for minor injuries, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred about lunchtime on Thanksgiving. Tesla said the US Department of Justice has…