Tesla tells US lawmakers autopilot system requires ‘constant monitoring’ by drivers

  • Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on February 8, raising ‘significant concerns’ about its Autopilot and FSD systems
  • Tesla has expanded the FSD deployment to 60,000 users, sparking criticism that it is risking safety by testing its technology with untrained drivers on public roads

A Tesla logo is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Tesla defended the safety benefits of its advanced driver assistance system Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability but acknowledged they require “constant monitoring and attention of the driver".

Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote to Tesla chief executive Elon Musk on February 8, raising “significant concerns” about the electric car maker’s Autopilot and FSD systems which have prompted scrutiny from safety regulators.

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