The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing whether Tesla’s recall of its Autopilot system adequately ensures driver attention to the road. Following the recall, Tesla reported additional crashes involving Autopilot, prompting concerns about the remedy’s effectiveness. The investigation will assess why certain updates weren’t part of the recall and evaluate the prominence and scope of Autopilot’s controls. Safety advocates have long raised concerns about Autopilot’s suitability for various road environments. This investigation follows a recent fatal crash involving a Tesla operating on Autopilot, emphasizing the ongoing debate over autonomous driving systems’ safety.
US Investigates Tesla Autopilot Recall’s Effectiveness on Driver Attention
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