Tesla carelessly promotes 'Full Self-Driving' for driver losing his eyesight

7 hours ago

Tesla North America's official X account promoted a video of a vision-impaired Cybertruck owner who bought the vehicle for FSD on his ophthalmologist's recommendation.
Tesla classifies FSD as a Level 2 system requiring constant driver attention and responsibility, conflicting with marketing that implies autonomy.
The promotion is criticized as reckless, potentially endangering drivers who may over-rely on FSD, especially those with disabilities like poor eyesight.
NHTSA is investigating FSD safety across millions of vehicles, and Tesla faces lawsuits and scrutiny over misleading claims and crash data.
Experts warn that FSD fosters dangerous complacency, with even autonomous driving professionals experiencing lapses in supervision.
Tesla's dual strategy of marketing FSD as autonomous while using Level 2 classification as a legal shield is highlighted as irresponsible.
The incident underscores broader concerns about Tesla's marketing practices and the need for clearer accountability and safety standards.

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