When Tesla's FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn't, you get blamed
13 days ago
- #Autonomous Driving
- #Tesla
- #Legal Liability
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software requires an attentive driver but often blames drivers for failures.
- Tesla has marketed Autopilot and FSD since 2013, promising rapid improvements and full autonomy, which remains undelivered.
- Autopilot and FSD are classified as Level 2 systems, requiring driver responsibility, unlike higher-level autonomous systems.
- Tesla claims FSD is safer than human drivers but lacks robust, independent studies to support this.
- Tesla often blames drivers in accidents involving FSD, despite marketing the system as highly autonomous.
- Elon Musk announced plans to allow 'texting and driving' with FSD, potentially increasing liability risks.
- Tesla's inconsistent stance on driver responsibility—taking credit for successes but blaming drivers for failures—has legal implications.
- The company has settled some Autopilot-related cases but lost a significant lawsuit in Florida.
- Tesla's lack of transparency with FSD data and Musk's public statements complicate legal and safety assessments.