Congressman presses DOT on Tesla FSD after 43 sleeping-driver videos
Summary
A U.S. congressman is pressing the Department of Transportation for answers regarding Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems after an NBC News investigation revealed multiple videos of drivers appearing to sleep while driving. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has set a deadline of September 30 for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to respond to his inquiries.
Why It Matters
This matters because regulatory scrutiny of Tesla's FSD and Autopilot systems could impact the future of autonomous driving technology. For Cybercab followers, understanding how government oversight evolves in response to safety concerns is crucial for the development and acceptance of robotaxi services.
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