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Tesla settles lawsuit over alleged Autopilot death

9 April 2024, 1:31 pm

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Tesla settles lawsuit over alleged Autopilot death
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Tesla settles lawsuit over alleged Autopilot death
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Tesla has reached a settlement with the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash involving a Tesla Model X SUV with Autopilot engaged. The trial was set to begin in California, but the details of the settlement have not been disclosed. The Autopilot system has drawn criticism for its name and has been the subject of multiple investigations and lawsuits. Tesla has been cleared of fault in previous fatal crashes involving Autopilot. No deaths linked to Autopilot have been reported in Australia.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Apple, National Transport and Safety Board (NTSB), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

 

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