The article discusses a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle operating on the company’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode and a motorcyclist in Utah. The incident occurred on July 7th, when a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a motorcycle, killing the rider. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the crash and Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system. The article raises concerns about the potential risks and limitations of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ technology, which is still considered a Level 2 driver-assistance system, requiring active human monitoring. Tesla has faced scrutiny over its marketing of ‘Full Self-Driving’ as an autonomous driving system, despite its current limitations. The crash highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the safety and regulation of advanced driver-assistance systems and the need for clear communication about their capabilities and limitations.
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