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posted by cmn32480 on Thursday October 29 2015, @07:33AM   Printer-friendly
from the not-quite-prime-time dept.

The wireless update of vehicles to Version 7.0 of Tesla software enabled properly equipped cars to steer, switch lanes, and manage speed on its own. A number of Tesla drivers immediately took to the road to test the limits of Autopilot—taking their hands fully off the wheel and seeing how far the car could drive itself down highways, country lanes, and suburban streets.

That led to dangerous situations and near accidents, as evidenced by videos made by drivers (while driving) and posted to YouTube.


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  • (Score: 2) by tangomargarine on Thursday October 29 2015, @08:10PM

    by tangomargarine (667) on Thursday October 29 2015, @08:10PM (#256208)

    It isn't 100% their fault, but it is their fault for not anticipating the mental limitations of their drivers and doing something about it. They are the experts.

    They did do something about it. They clearly said not to be an idiot. Is RTFM not a legal defense?

    I suppose Tesla could administer an additional IQ or driving test before they agree to sell it to each individual buyer...

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 29 2015, @09:14PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 29 2015, @09:14PM (#256242)

    > They did do something about it. They clearly said not to be an idiot. Is RTFM not a legal defense?

    What kind of sociopath cares more about the law than about people losing their lives?