Is Tesla autopilot excuse acceptable Anymore?
Ever since the Texas accident in April 2021 killed two people, the Tesla crashes became the talk of the media. And the autopilot excuse continues to grow on people. Tesla has records of the accidents caused by the Tesla Autopilot mode. And the crash leading to the death of someone isnt part of their record. Certainly, misinformation about Tesla cars is varying from one media outlet to another. One day we would see an article stating the Tesla Driverless crash killed two people. Another day we see that Tesla autopilot couldnt possibly be on, because there were no lane marks or the user didnt purchase Teslas autopilot subscription at all. For days now, after the transport authority of the United States, NHTSA released their data. Own assumptions have been made and concluded, without considering the fact that NHTSA stated most accidents as undetermined. This means they couldnt prove that the autopilot mode on ON. Classic excuse- Autopilot is dangerous  While some people enjoy advanced technology like typing with your speech. Others tend to prefer the old school style. While this is a small example of accepting the advancement. Opinions on Robotics and automated systems have been strong. Like Stephen Hawking once said that robots could outperform humans and someday replace humans. And Bill Gates is known to be concerned about superintelligence. And most common people have varied opinions. Once people see youtube videos or some prank videos and decide that autopilot is harmful. It influences people to say that every Tesla car crash was because of autopilot. Without giving the benefit of the doubt, all the unknown facts were connected. Now the constable responsible for investigating is staying all silent. At first, he was confident that no one was seated in the drivers seat. But when a video of the driver seating on the drivers seat prior to the drive came out. The constable in charge, Harris County remained silent. Autopilot excuse may not be done something deliberately. But has caused a lot to the companys reputation, and possibly the development of Self-driving cars. Despite early claims by #Tesla #ElonMusk, autopilot WAS engaged in tragic crash in The Woodlands. We need answers. https://t.co/e3TQTRv72Z  Rep. Kevin Brady (@RepKevinBrady) April 28, 2021  The media reports  When the Tesla crash was being reported, every media had its own catchy headlines. The New York Post had driverless Tesla in headlines. Consumer reports mentioned that it is easy to trick Teslas Autopilot. It is true that Teslas vehicle was found without a driver after the accident. However, it is also possible that the driver crossed the limit speed, and couldnt brake or control and shifted to the backseat eventually. Furthermore, the one Consumer Reports published just claimed that, and stated, If confirmed. It doesnt mention any facts, and it was speculation. Later a SpaceX employee came out and started his own investigation. Though he wasnt successful in talking with teslas employees. He was able to find a video from the Texas Police station. Which confirmed that the Autopilot wasnt being used. Furthermore, Teslas vice president, Lars Moravy stated that Tesla conducted multiple tests and concluded that the Autoseeter couldnt be used in the area. Such kind of autopilot excuse shows that people actually missed out that a Tesla car accident needed 32,000 gallons of water. The fire was that bad, and the fire department staff didnt know how to handle battery vehicle fires. That is a real problem, a known problem that needs an immediate solution. As more electric vehicles come, accidents are bound to happen, and such hazardous fire could kill many, not just injure.