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Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged in Palo Alto crash
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Shanahan’s Autopilot crash account will renew scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance claims and driver responsibility.

Tesla’s Autopilot remains one of the most watched consumer AI systems in the world. Any fresh crash discussion involving a public figure can quickly amplify debate over responsibility, reliability, and driver attention.

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Tesla’s Autopilot remains one of the most watched consumer AI systems in the world. Any fresh crash discussion involving a public figure can quickly amplify debate over responsibility, reliability, and driver attention.

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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said his Tesla Autopilot was engaged during a crash near downtown Palo Alto four weeks ago. He said the accident was still his fault and that he was unsure whether Autopilot malfunctioned or he knocked it off by turning around. The disclosure adds another high-profile data point to ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance systems.

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Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged in Palo Alto crash

The 49ers coach says he was still responsible, but the disclosure keeps Tesla’s driver-assistance system in the spotlight.

The Verge - Tech·1h ago
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