Tesla's Full Self-Driving Under Scrutiny:Safety Concerns
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Under Scrutiny:Safety Concerns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This comes after a series of crashes involving the technology in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in a fatality. The investigation is a significant setback for Tesla, which has been pushing hard to position itself as a leader in autonomous driving technology. The Investigation: A Closer Look The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is probing the FSD system to determine its ability to "detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions," such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust. The agency is also investigating whether other crashes have occurred in these conditions beyond the four reported incidents. The four crashes that prompted the investigation include: A fatal crash in Rimrock, Arizona, where a Tesla Model Y struck and killed a pedestrian. A crash in Nipton, California, where a M…
