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[Roger Clarke]

Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system
David Shepardson
itNews
May 17 2019
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/third-fatal-tesla-autopilot-crash-renews-questions-about-system-525312?eid=1&edate=20190517&utm_source=20190517_AM&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter

 >"Either Autopilot can’t see the broad side of an 18-wheeler, or it 
can’t react safely to it," said Friedman, a vice president for advocacy 
at Consumer Reports. "This system can’t dependably navigate common road 
situations on its own and fails to keep the driver engaged exactly when 
needed most."
 >
 >He said Tesla "must restrict Autopilot to conditions where it can be 
used safely and install a far more effective system to verify driver 
engagement."

OTOH:
 >"Tesla drivers have logged more than one billion miles with Autopilot 
engaged, and our data shows that, when used properly by an attentive 
driver who is prepared to take control at all times, drivers supported 
by Autopilot are safer than those operating without assistance."


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