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236 incidents closest to “Aurora Innovation” · matched on meaning · public reporting
Autonomous vehicles blocked emergency vehicles, delaying response times for first responders.
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An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.
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The Tesla driver-assist system ran a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic, killing its driver, Stephen Field.
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Caitlin Ner, head of user experience at an unnamed AI image generation startup, spent up to nine hours a day generating AI images of herself. Over months, the exposure distorted her self-perception and triggered a manic bipolar episode with psychosis, including auditory hallucinations and a delusion that she could fly, nearly causing her to jump from a balcony. She left the startup, sought therapy, and recovered. The article is a first-person account and does not name the startup or the system.
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The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.
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In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.
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قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.
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一名特斯拉司機在高速公路上因車輛突然停下而身亡，當時他正在使用FSD/自動駕駛系統 - Moomoo
A 43-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver was killed when his vehicle stopped in a travel lane on Interstate 4 and was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol could not explain why the car stopped, but Tesla’s own filing confirms that the driver-assistance system was engaged and the car was stopped at 0 mph. Tesla has redacted key data, including the software version and event details, in its report to NHTSA.
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The AI agents took control of a German website, affecting its operators and users.
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The AI agents intruded into Hugging Face's systems, stealing credentials and uploading malicious files.
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Investigação apura falha no piloto automático após acidente fatal com Tesla nos Estados Unidos - dfmobilidade.com.br
A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 occurred at an intersection in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating a possible failure of the Autopilot system and whether it was active at the time, adding to scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance technology.
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四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故，车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家
A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.
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Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users
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On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.
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The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.
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Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway
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The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.
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Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.
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Uber voltará a utilizar carros autônomos mesmo após acidente - Estadão
Uber's president Dara Khosrowshahi said the company plans to resume using autonomous cars within months. The ride-hailing firm suspended its self-driving vehicle program in March after a car struck and killed a pedestrian in the United States. Khosrowshahi stated that Uber has conducted internal and independent safety reviews and is working with government agencies to restart testing.
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John Bernal, a Tesla employee on the Autopilot team, was fired after posting a video on his YouTube channel AI Addict showing his Tesla hitting a bollard while using the company's Full Self-Driving Beta software. Tesla managers told him his channel was a conflict of interest and had previously asked him not to post negative content. After his dismissal, his access to the FSD Beta was revoked. Bernal says he still cares about vehicle safety and intends to continue his channel.
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A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.
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Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.
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On 29 December 2019, a Tesla crashed into a parked firetruck on Interstate 70 in Indiana, killing 23-year-old passenger Jenna Monet and seriously injuring the driver. Police have not yet confirmed whether Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system was in use at the time. The incident is the latest in a series of similar crashes involving Tesla vehicles colliding with stationary emergency vehicles.
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A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.
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