More less Tesla’s autopilot is not as safe as Tesla would have you believe.

  • IAm8BitWolf@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    They’re running a beta test to the general public - only the thing they’re testing is a 2 ton ball of metal and explosive material regularly traveling at 45 mph (70 kmh). They even have the gall to charge for the ability to beta test it. I really hope this gets regulated at some point, otherwise this is just the beginning

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      1 year ago

      IMO, this is the problem. Any normal person doing this would be in prison. Something like automated driving should be strictly regulated. I own a Mach-e, and while its self driving features are limited, it errs so much on the side of caution that you cannot not pay attention to the road. As it should be.

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      1 year ago

      I’m shocked it isn’t already regulated. I get it’s a developing technology but cars can be murderous.

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        1 year ago

        Where I am, SAE Level 3 is banned as in you need authorization to test it out on public roads but SAE Level 2 is allowed. There are also SAE Level 5 vehicles in operation today, they’re just on private roads/property and nearly all of them are regulated, it’s just under workplace safety laws instead of driving laws.