"Tesla Settles Fatal Autopilot Crash Case with Apple Engineer's Family"

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Tesla has settled a wrongful death suit filed by the family of a former Apple engineer who died in a crash while the Autopilot feature was engaged. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The National Transportation Safety Board found that Autopilot was engaged for nearly 19 minutes before the fatal crash. The company has faced intense scrutiny for its Autopilot technology, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stating that it can give drivers a false sense of security. Despite this, Tesla maintains that the technology is safe to use when used correctly and reduces fatalities.
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