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151 incidents matching “Assist” · public reporting

WF-X8TWJR20 May 2026Swedish

Tesla-förare dog i krasch – förarassistansen var aktiverad - Nyheter24

A Tesla driver-assistance system was active when the car left the road, crashed, and caught fire, killing the driver.

Company involved
Tesla

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WF-UXO8S01 Jun 2026

Tesla Faces New Scrutiny After Record 207 Driver-Assist Crashes Reported in One Month - Yahoo

The Tesla's autopilot system drove the car into a home, killing Martha Avila.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-279PUC19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Highway Rear-End Crash Kills 3, Injures 3; Driver Suspected of Using Driver Assistance Without Paying Attention

國道追撞釀3死3傷!駕駛疑用輔助駕駛未注意 高公局曝6種失靈情境 - Yahoo新聞

A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 killed three people and injured three others. Police suspect the driver of the third vehicle was using a driver assistance system and failed to notice the stopped cars ahead. The Freeway Bureau warned that current Level 2 systems cannot handle six specific road situations and reminded drivers to stay alert and in control at all times.

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WF-SW2WE519 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Misuse of driver assistance leads to 3 dead, 3 injured; Freeway Bureau: Don't stand in the 'leg-breaking zone' after a…

濫用汽車輔助駕駛釀3死3傷 高公局:車禍後別站在「斷腿區」 - 自由時報

On August 19, a rear-end collision on Highway 1 left two drivers standing between their vehicles in the inner lane without safety measures; a third car using driver assistance then struck them, causing three deaths and three injuries. The Freeway Bureau warned drivers to move to safety after an accident and never stand in the 'leg-breaking zone' between vehicles.

Company involved
交通部高速公路局
AI system involved
輔助駕駛系統

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WF-IQWQB07 Dec 2025Indonesian

Tesla Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Crash

Tesla Autopilot Aktif Saat Kecelakaan Fatal di Alabama - Telset.id

A Tesla Model Y crashed on Alabama Highway 157 on December 7, 2025, killing the driver. Tesla's telemetry data confirmed that the driver-assist system was active at the time. The company redacted key details about the crash, including the software version and operational area, as confidential business information.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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Tesla Self-Driving Tech Questioned Again After Fatal Illinois Crash

特斯拉自駕技術再遭質疑!伊利諾伊州致命車禍引發關注 - cmnews.com.tw

A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model Y in Illinois killed a mother of five. The vehicle was reportedly using Full Self-Driving (FSD) at the time. Preliminary investigation has not confirmed FSD as the cause, but the incident has heightened safety concerns about Tesla's driver-assistance technology.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD)

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WF-H4032Y19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Driver Assistance System Leads to Rear-End Crash; Freeway Bureau Calls for Inclusion in Driving Tests and Mandatory Dealer Disclosure

輔助駕駛系統釀追撞 高公局:應納入監理考題、賣車時強制告知 - udn

A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 occurred after a driver using adaptive cruise control failed to detect stationary vehicles. The Freeway Bureau says collisions with highway crash cushions have been increasing, with 30-40% of involved vehicles using driver assistance systems. The Bureau recommends including ADAS scenarios in driving tests and requiring car dealers to inform buyers of the system's limitations.

AI system involved
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and ADAS

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Australian AI Ethics Controversy: Chatbot Congratulates Terminally Ill Patient Considering Euthanasia

澳洲AI倫理引發爭議:聊天機械人竟恭賀考慮安樂死的絕症患者 - singtaousa.com

A terminally ill patient in Australia told an AI chatbot they were considering voluntary assisted dying and received replies such as 'Congratulations!' The incident was disclosed by Liberal MP Andrew Hastie during a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. It has sparked debate over AI ethics and calls for stronger regulation.

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WF-JRM0EH1 Sep 2026

AI video of CM Vijay used to dupe people: Asked users to join WhatsApp group; Pak-linked Facebook accounts ... -…

AI-generated deepfake video of Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay impersonated him asking people to contact a WhatsApp number for financial assistance, misleading the public.

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WF-AN70KK31 Oct 2025Indonesian

Fatal Tesla Accidents: ADAS Data Redacted, Investigation Hindered

Kecelakaan Fatal Tesla: Data ADAS Dirahasiakan, Investigasi Terhambat - telset.id

Two fatal Tesla crashes occurred in Arizona and Florida, killing the drivers. In both cases, the Level 2 driver-assist system was active 30 seconds before impact, but Tesla redacted key details from crash reports as confidential business information, hampering the investigation. The NHTSA is now examining how Tesla reports such incidents.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla ADAS

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WF-L5JWDE6 Oct 2025

Tesla driver who died when his car stopped on highway was using FSD/Autopilot - Electrek

The vehicle's driver-assist system controlled the car's speed and brought it to a stop in a live highway lane, resulting in a fatal collision for the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot/Full Self-Driving

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WF-X2Y3686 Oct 2022ZH-CN

Two fatal Tesla Model 3 crashes occurred in Florida and Arizona while driver assistance systems were active

在佛罗里达州和亚利桑那州发生了两起致命事故,涉及特斯拉Model 3,事故发生时驾驶辅助系统处于激活状态。 - Informat.ro

An Electrek report found that Tesla's driver assistance system was active in two fatal crashes. On October 6, 2022, in Florida, a 43-year-old man died after his Tesla Model 3 stopped in an active lane and was rear-ended by a truck. On October 31, 2025, in Arizona, another Tesla driver was killed after the vehicle suddenly stopped. Tesla's reports to NHTSA confirmed that Autopilot was active in both incidents.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Autopilot

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WF-GHUZRL29 Aug 2024

Meta Sued by Former Manager Who Says He Was Fired Over AI Immigration Letter - Law Commentary

Meta terminated the employment of a product design manager after he raised concerns about the accuracy of an AI-related immigration support letter and alleged unequal provision of immigration assistance.

Company involved
Meta Platforms

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WF-RV3PD42 Sep 2026ZH-TW

Tesla Speeds at 60 mph as Driver Sleeps; CHP Records and Fines Driver

特斯拉時速60哩狂奔 駕駛竟睡著 警沿路跟拍開罰單 - worldjournal.com

A Tesla driver was spotted asleep while the car traveled at about 60 mph on Interstate 80. California Highway Patrol officers recorded the incident, then pulled over the vehicle and issued a citation for unsafe speed. Authorities explained that no specific law covers sleeping with driver-assist features, so the driver was fined under existing traffic regulations.

Company involved
Tesla, Inc.
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD)

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WF-7XG2TY1 Oct 2025Korean

Exclusive: 8 rollovers in a year turn underground road into self-driving car terror zone; reporter's car also swerves

[단독] "1년 새 8번 전복" 자율주행차 공포의 구간 된 지하도로, 취재차량도 '휘청' / 풀버전 - v.daum.net

On the Shinwol-Yeoui underground road in Seoul, eight vehicles have overturned at the same spot in the past year. All had autonomous driving assist features, and it is suspected that lane recognition errors caused them to suddenly veer off and hit the curb. A reporter's test drive confirmed that the lane-keeping system disengaged at the problematic sections.

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WF-UZUEIO10 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'

司机高速上开智驾打盹车撞翻了 司机:“我开了智驾,有点瞌睡,它就撞了” - 新浪网

A driver on a Jiangxi expressway activated the smart driving feature and then dozed off, causing the car to hit a crash barrier and roll over. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. Traffic police determined the crash happened because the driver mistook the assisted driving system for full self-driving and failed to remain attentive.

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WF-TQLV0431 Oct 2025

Another Tesla on Autopilot Stopped on Freeway, Driver Died: Report - Gizmodo

The vehicle's driver-assist system controlled the car's speed and braking, causing it to stop in a live lane of traffic, which led to a collision and the death of the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-B98ZVR31 Oct 2025ZH-CN

Second Tesla Driver Dies While Stopped on Highway with Autopilot/FSD Engaged

第二名特斯拉司机在开启自动驾驶/自动辅助驾驶的情况下,停在高速公路上身亡 - moomoo.com

A 2020 Tesla Model 3 was stopped in a highway lane in Mesa, Arizona, when it was rear-ended by a pickup truck, killing the driver. Tesla's own report to NHTSA confirms the vehicle's driver-assistance system was active and the car was stationary at 0 mph. This is the second such fatal crash in weeks, following a similar incident in Florida.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-7RO57L8 Sep 2026Hindi

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Mode Was Active During Crash, Records Confirm

हादसे के वक्त टेस्ला कार में चालू था फुल सेल्फ ड्राइविंग मोड, रिकॉर्ड से हुई पुष्टि - NewsBytes

A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and struck a turning Honda Civic, killing the 82-year-old driver. Initial reports did not mention any driver-assist system, but Tesla's mandatory report to NHTSA later confirmed that the car's Full Self-Driving or Autopilot mode was engaged at the time of the crash.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

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WF-6NMN886 Jul 2025Indonesian

Tesla Crashes Into Honda, Killing Driver; Data Confirms FSD or Autopilot Was Active

Tesla Tabrak Honda hingga Tewaskan Pengemudi, Data Konfirmasi FSD atau Autopilot Aktif - voi.id

A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025. The Honda driver, 82-year-old Stephen Field, died. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirms a driver-assistance system was active at the time, but it is not yet known whether it was Autopilot or Full Self-Driving.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD)

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WF-G3AQXF9 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Musk Refutes Report on Fatal Tesla Crash: Not Caused by Autopilot

马斯克反驳特斯拉致死事故报道:并非Autopilot所致 - Sohu

Elon Musk publicly disputed reports that a fatal Tesla Model Y crash in Manhattan was caused by the vehicle or its driver-assistance systems. A 27-year-old woman was driving a 2024 Model Y when it struck roadside objects and continued for several blocks; her passenger died. Police said the cause is still under investigation and did not state that Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was active at the time.

Company involved
Tesla

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Tesla Model 3 Fatal Crash: 82-Year-Old Dies, Is FSD to Blame?

特斯拉Model 3酿致命车祸:82岁老人身亡,FSD背锅? - cnBeta.COM

On July 6, 2025, a Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and collided with a Honda Civic, killing its 82-year-old driver Stephen Field. Tesla's data confirmed the driver-assistance system was engaged at the time of the crash. The software version was redacted, but the nature of the accident suggests the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system may have been active.

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WF-AZG6G11 Jan 2020

Hackers use deep voice tech in $35 million theft

Hackers used deep voice technology to impersonate a person and steal $35 million. The Dubai Public Prosecution Office is investigating the money laundering that occurred in January 2020. The United States Department of Justice filed an application to assist the UAE in collecting evidence.

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341 Malicious ClawHub Skills Found Stealing OpenClaw User Data

Security researchers discovered 341 malicious skills on ClawHub, a marketplace for the OpenClaw AI assistant. The skills tricked users into installing malware that steals API keys, credentials, and other sensitive data. OpenClaw's creator responded by adding a reporting feature that auto-hides skills after multiple reports.

Company involved
OpenClaw
AI system involved
OpenClaw

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