jack_christie
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NYT have story about a fatal autopilot Model S crash, which ignored stop sign and red light, hit an SUV.
strongly suggest that Autopilot failed at a basic function — automatic emergency braking
“The technology exists to limit where Autopilot can operate, but Tesla allows drivers to use it on roads it shouldn’t operate on,”
‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident (Published 2021)
A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.
www.nytimes.com