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US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions (apnews.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Stopthatgirl7@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The U.S. government’s road safety agency is again investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system, this time after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it opened the probe on Thursday with the company reporting four crashes after Teslas entered areas of low visibility, including sun glare, fog and airborne dust.

In addition to the pedestrian’s death, another crash involved an injury, the agency said.

Investigators will look into the ability of “Full Self-Driving” to “detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions, and if so, the contributing circumstances for these crashes.”

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[–] KonalaKoala@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago (24 children)

Every time I hear something about pedestrian being killed by something self-driving, it begins to irk me as to why are we pushing for such and such technology.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Because self-driving cars are safer than human drivers, when implemented properly. A proper one is absolutely loaded with sensors, radar, laser, sonar; not just some cameras like Tesla's system.

If you ever get the chance to, hop in a Waymo and you'll become a believer too (currently available only in Cali and AZ). These little robotaxis see everything at all times, not just what's in front of them like humans. I trust them more than I'd trust any human driver. They can avoid accidents that you and I would never see coming. Witnessed this first-hand.

[–] KonalaKoala@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There is no proof they are safe, and we should stop trying to replace people.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Again, ride in one yourself when you get the chance and I promise you you'll change your mind immediately.

[–] KonalaKoala@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Again, not only no valid proof they are safe, but they are being used to put people out of work like Taxi and Uber drivers.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

It's for the better. They will find other jobs. You sound like the people crying about coal mines being closed down.

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