NHTSA Closes Tesla Autopilot Investigation, Opens New One on Safety Patch
Tech Times - 2024-04-26T14:14:41.000Z

The NHTSA has concluded its inquiry into Tesla's Autopilot system, finding a safety gap due to mismatched driver engagement and permissive operating capabilities, resulting in anticipated abuse and preventable crashes.

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