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technology8 days ago•6 min saved

Tesla FSD v14 nearly steers a highway exit into a ditch, underscoring safety concerns

A Tesla FSD v14.3.6 on a dry, empty Quebec highway attempted to take an exit at 110 km/h, veering toward the shoulder and almost driving the car into a ditch before the driver intervened; the piece argues that even with impressive improvements, FSD fosters dangerous complacency and is not ready for unsupervised driving, despite optimistic statements from Elon Musk and the enhancements noted in the release notes.

via Electrek|

#autopilot #complacency #full-self-driving

security9 days ago•10 min saved

ESP32 Tap Reveals ARINC 429 Vulnerability in Airliners

Researchers show a ground-access PoC that taps ARINC 429 avionics with an ESP32 plugged into a Boeing 737’s maintenance port, able to freeze or overwrite the MCDU display and alter FMC data, potentially reprogramming autopilot. While pilots still retain control, the proof-of-concept highlights serious security risks in airliner avionics and the need for tighter physical access controls.

via Hackaday|

#aircraft-hacking #arinc-429 #autopilot

technology15 days ago•7 min saved

Shanahan: Autopilot crash highlights Level 2’s need for constant driver attention

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan revealed he crashed his Tesla Model S on Autopilot after reaching for a dropped iPhone, injuring himself and a nearby driver but not severely; he accepted responsibility and stressed that you can’t take your eyes off the road, even with Autopilot. The incident underscores the risk of Level 2 driver-assistance systems, which require a ready human driver at all times, a point echoed by safety discussions and related Tesla data on crashes.

via Electrek|

#autopilot #driver-assistance #kyle-shanahan

sports15 days ago•1 min saved

Shanahan says autopilot was on when crash occurred; distraction cited

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he briefly looked away from the road to pick up a dropped phone and that his car’s autopilot was engaged at the time of a July crash; he emphasizes driving remains a partnership with the technology and that the incident shows how quickly things can go wrong. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries including broken ribs, a broken nose, bumps and bruises, and a concussion.

via USA Today|

#autopilot #car-crash #driving-safety

transportation16 days ago•29 min saved

Shanahan says Autopilot was active during crash, but accepts responsibility

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his Tesla’s Autopilot was engaged at the time of a Palo Alto crash, but he reiterates that the fault lies with the driver regardless of Autopilot status and stresses driving is a partnership with the computer.

via The Verge|

#autopilot #crash #kyle-shanahan

transportation16 days ago•15 min saved

Driver Tries Autopilot Excuse to Dodge Speeding Ticket; FSD Requires Supervision

A Parker, Colorado driver pulled over for speeding claims his Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was driving, but Tesla’s disclaimer states FSD requires active driver supervision and that the driver is responsible for all traffic violations, effectively upholding the cop’s decision.

via Gizmodo|

#autopilot #fsd #speeding

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

Autopilot engaged: Shanahan says Tesla was on during crash

Shanahan says his Tesla was on autopilot at the time of the July crash after he dropped his phone and looked away. He’s dealing with a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken left hand but expects to coach in the preseason, and he’s unsure whether autopilot malfunctioned or he turned it off, stressing that driving is a partnership between the driver and the computer.

via CBS Sports|

#49ers #accident #autopilot

sports16 days ago•4 min saved

Shanahan: autopilot was engaged in crash, but fault remained mine

Four weeks after his crash, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said in a press conference that his Tesla was on autopilot during the accident, but he still takes responsibility for it and stressed that driving is a partnership with the car. He’s unsure whether autopilot malfunctioned or he reached for his phone, and he's currently dealing with headaches and fatigue while preparing to coach the preseason opener against the Titans.

via nbcsports.com|

#accident #autopilot #kyle-shanahan

markets18 days ago•8 min saved

Thousands Still Mirror a Troubled AI Investor’s Trades on Autopilot

Autopilot has more than 5,000 investors continuing to copy Leopold Aschenbrenner’s disclosed stock holdings, with about $28 million still invested after withdrawals and roughly $32 million total since March. The platform tracks 13F disclosures and estimates option exposure, avoids leverage and shorting, and has yielded about 53% since launch but was down over 30% in July. AI‑infrastructure plays such as Nebius, CoreWeave, and Bloom Energy dominate the portfolio. Autopilot plans to keep copying Aschenbrenner’s trades as long as they remain public and may adapt if notable investments (like Anthropic) go public.

via Business Insider|

#13f-filings #ai-infrastructure #aschenbrenner

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

NTSB Confirms Driver Overrode Tesla FSD, Floorboarded Accelerator in Fatal Texas Crash

Preliminary NTSB findings confirm the Tesla involved in a fatal Texas crash had Full Self-Driving engaged and that the driver manually overridden it by flooring the accelerator to 100%, steering away from the autopilot route and into a home. The car allegedly reached high speeds in a residential area, the driver has been charged with manslaughter, and investigations by the NTSB and NHTSA continue.

via Ars Technica|

#autopilot #fsd #ntsb

us-news1 month ago•377 min saved

Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge

A Texas man, Michael David Butler, 44, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, allegedly in Full Self-Driving mode, crashed into Martha Avila’s Katy home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother. Butler told investigators he was delivering with DoorDash, had the music on, and later passed out; the car reached 73 mph with no brake applied. Tesla disputes his account, noting Autopilot requires driver attentiveness, while the NHTSA is investigating; bail was set at $150,000 with an ankle monitor, and Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death suit against Tesla alleging defective self-driving systems.

via NBC News|

#autopilot #doordash #full-self-driving

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Katy Tesla Crash: Manslaughter Charge Linked to FSD Override in Residential Run

Prosecutors charged 44-year-old Michael Butler with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, operating under Full Self-Driving, sped through a Katy, Texas neighborhood at about 73 mph and crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The charging document alleges Butler overrode FSD to floor the accelerator; investigators also found Google searches suggesting he believed FSD was not aggressive enough. The case, built from vehicle telemetry, dashcam, and phone records, highlights the ongoing tension between driver control and autonomous features, with potential civil liability for Tesla alongside the criminal charge.

via Electrek|

#autopilot #fsd #manslaughter

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Manslaughter charge after Tesla crashes into Texas home

A Texas man, Michael Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3— reportedly with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler, who showed no signs of intoxication, left the roadway and entered the residence at high speed; surveillance video captured the incident. The case is under investigation by local authorities, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the NHTSA, while Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Butler and Tesla alleging design defects in Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. Tesla disputes fault, pointing to driver input, and the episode follows prior recalls and ongoing scrutiny of the company’s self-driving systems.

via USA Today|

#autopilot #lawsuit #manslaughter

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge

A 44-year-old man, Michael David Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3—reported with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler allegedly passed out during a DoorDash delivery and later told investigators the vehicle was on Autopilot; authorities say the car reached about 73 mph with no braking before the crash. Tesla disputes his account. Avila died from injuries sustained in the crash; Butler bailed on $150,000 bond and must wear an ankle monitor. Avila’s family has sued Tesla, alleging negligence.

via Fox News|

#autopilot #crime #doordash

transportation1 month ago•29 min saved

Texas Tesla FSD crash leads to manslaughter charges

44-year-old Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, reportedly using Full-Self Driving, crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing Martha Avila; investigators say the accelerator was pressed to 100% while FSD was engaged, and both the NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations into the crash.

via The Verge|

#autopilot #fsd #manslaughter