Tesla Autopilot Linked to 736 Accidents and 17 Fatalities Since 2019: Report
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Tesla's Autopilot has been involved in 736 crashes and 17 fatalities in the US since 2019, according to a report by the Washington Post. The fatality count of 17 marks a significant increase from the number disclosed by authorities in a June 2022 report. The NHTSA is currently investigating Tesla's Autopilot and full-self driving features. Experts suggest that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's decisions, including the wider expansion of the availability of the features and the removal of radar sensors, may have led to the surge in accidents.
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