Musk Flaunts FSD, Tesla Sued for IDR 235 Trillion
Musk Pamerkan FSD, Tesla Digugat Rp235 Triliun - Telset.id
Elon Musk reposted a video of a 98-year-old man who claimed he no longer watches the road while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. The repost came as Tesla faces lawsuits related to FSD and Autopilot totaling around US$14.5 billion (IDR 235 trillion), including a US$243 million verdict in a fatal Autopilot case.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- FSD (Supervised)
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Passenger Accidentally Discovers How to Manually Drive Tesla's Robotaxi
Un passager découvre par accident comment piloter soi-même le robotaxi de Tesla - PhonAndroid
A passenger named Matthew Skrzypczak found a hidden driving interface on the central screen of a Tesla Cybercab, featuring a virtual joystick. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, so this menu is intended for operators to maneuver it in depots or tight parking. Skrzypczak filmed the screen and attempted to drive the car, realizing he likely wasn't meant to access the controls.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Cybercab
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'Smart' mine truck loses control during test in Inner Mongolia, crashes into trailing vehicle, 5 dead
内蒙矿区测试“智能”矿车失控 撞跟踪商务车5死 - aboluowang.com
On September 7, 2026, a 'smart' mining truck was conducting an uphill test in a mining area of Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia. The truck experienced brake failure and rolled backward, colliding with a trailing commercial vehicle that was collecting test data. The accident resulted in five deaths.
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Tesla's FSD reportedly engaged during fatal Illinois crash -- Electrek (TSLA:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha
Vehicle control and navigation decisions affecting a driver and potentially other road users
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- FSD
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Fired Trucker AI Monitoring Suit Adds Twist to Liability Debate
California truck driver Rodrigo Garcia sued his former employer, Figueroa Tank Lines, and Samsara, maker of its AI-powered in-cab video surveillance, saying his August 2025 dismissal was whistleblower retaliation and that the monitoring invaded his privacy without consent.
- Company involved
- Figueroa Tank Lines
- AI system involved
- Samsara AI dashcam monitoring
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Pony.ai Recalls Autonomous Driving Software After California Crash
In October 2021, a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle without a human safety driver collided with a lane divider and street sign in Fremont, California. No injuries occurred, but the incident led the California DMV to suspend Pony.ai's driverless testing permit and prompted an NHTSA inquiry. The agency determined a software defect caused the crash and requested a recall, which Pony.ai issued for three vehicles in March 2022. The company updated its software and repaired the affected vehicles, while the driverless permit remains suspended pending DMV verification.
- Company involved
- Pony.ai
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Aftermarket driver assist under federal probe following fatal crashes - Ars Technica
The comma.ai driver assist system failed to detect slow or stopped vehicles, causing crashes that killed three people and injured 11.
- AI system involved
- openpilot
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Tesla ran stop sign, killed man while FSD was engaged - NewsBytes
The Tesla vehicle operated under its Full Self-Driving system failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with another car and killing an 82-year-old man.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot / Full Self-Driving
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Tesla Self-Driving Software Was Active in Fatal Stop Sign Crash - autos.yahoo.com
The vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in a collision with another vehicle that killed its driver.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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Tesla Releases Documents: Model X with Autopilot Causes Fatal Crash
Tesla geeft documenten vrij: Model X met Autopilot veroorzaakt dodelijke crash - Bright
A Tesla Model X with Autopilot or Full Self-Driving active collided with a three-wheeled motorcycle on US State Route 4 on July 23, 2025, killing the rider. The car was traveling at 79 km/h. The crash was not initially reported as involving a Tesla or automated driving, but Tesla later filed a mandatory report with NHTSA, revealing the system was active.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla FSD Still Crashes at Railroad Crossings, Latest Feature Fails Completely
Tesla FSD Masih Tabrak Rel Kereta, Fitur Terbaru Gagal Total - telset.id
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.3.7 failed to recognize an active railroad crossing and accelerated toward the tracks until the driver manually braked to avoid an oncoming freight train. Dashcam footage of the incident was posted by automotive journalist Lei Xing on August 26, 2026. NHTSA has opened an investigation after receiving 58 reports of FSD traffic violations, including railroad crossing incidents.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- FSD v14.3.7
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‘Tech Campus’ Revealed as Mega Data Center Devouring Water and Power—Residents Caught Off Guard
'기술 캠퍼스'라더니 물·전력 잡아먹는 초대형 데이터센터... 뒤늦게 안 주민들 - 한국일보
In Doña Ana County, New Mexico, a project initially described as a 'technology campus' turned out to be Project Jupiter, a massive AI data center that will use huge amounts of water and electricity. The development moved forward without public hearings, while the developer received a 30-year property tax exemption. Construction was suspended by the state Supreme Court after lawsuits over excessive water extraction and the alleged forgery of resident support letters.
- AI system involved
- Project Jupiter (Stargate)
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Fatal Tesla Crash: Company Confirms Autopilot/FSD Were Active
Incidente mortale in Tesla, l'azienda: "Autopilot/FSD attivi". È stata colpa dell'auto? - Everyeye Auto
Tesla confirmed to NHTSA that driver-assistance systems were engaged during a fatal crash in Texas in May 2026. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 167 km/h on an urban road. Police consider a medical emergency the most likely cause.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot/FSD
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Tesla's lawyers told the other side that the data the car sends home holds no crash video and no snapshot,…
The Autopilot system failed to brake for a stop sign and a parked vehicle, causing a collision that killed Naibel Benavides Leon and injured Dillon Angulo.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Enhanced Autopilot
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Baidu's 'Apollo Go' robotaxi hits jaywalking pedestrian in Wuhan
On 7 July 2024, a Baidu 'Apollo Go' autonomous taxi struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Wuhan, China. The vehicle was starting at a green light when it made slight contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing against the red light. Baidu stated it cooperated with police and accompanied the injured person to hospital for observation. The incident has raised questions about liability for driverless cars under China's evolving regulations.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- 萝卜快跑
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Tesla Autopilot fails to centre car, shredding tyres in Redmond
In summer 2017, Eric Horvitz activated the Autopilot function of his Tesla sedan while driving in Redmond, Washington. The system failed to centre the car properly, causing both driver's side tyres to hit a raised curb and shred instantly. Horvitz regained control and watched his car being towed away. He reported the incident to Tesla, which he says was more concerned about liability than addressing ethical issues with its AI.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla recalls 11,704 vehicles over Full Self-Driving Beta software error
Tesla voluntarily recalled 11,704 vehicles after identifying a software error in its Full Self-Driving Beta system that could cause false forward-collision warnings or unexpected automatic emergency braking. The error, a communication disconnect between two on-board chips, was introduced in an over-the-air update on October 23, 2021. Tesla stated it was not aware of any crashes or injuries and issued a software fix. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is monitoring the situation.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving Beta
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Tesla Staged 2016 Self-Driving Video, Deposition Reveals
In October 2016, Tesla published a video titled 'Full Self-Driving Hardware on all Teslas' showing a car driving itself without human input. A deposition by Tesla's director of Autopilot software, Ashok Elluswamy, revealed that the video was staged on a predetermined route and that the car crashed into a fence during filming. The production version of Autopilot at the time did not have the capability to respond to traffic lights as shown. Tesla and Elon Musk did not disclose that the video was edited to portray the system more favourably.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving Hardware
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TuSimple self-driving truck crashes in Arizona after system executes old command
In April 2022, a TuSimple autonomous semi-trailer truck travelling on I-10 in Tucson, Arizona, suddenly veered left and struck a concrete divider. The company initially blamed human error, but an internal report revealed that the crash occurred because an operator failed to properly reboot the system, causing it to execute a 2.5-minute-old left-turn command. No injuries or property damage were reported. Federal regulators, including the FMCSA and NHTSA, have launched investigations into the incident.
- Company involved
- TuSimple
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Waymo robotaxi and Serve delivery robot collide in Los Angeles
On December 27, 2024, a Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Waymo vehicle was making a right turn when the Serve bot, under remote supervision, moved into the turning lane. The Waymo Driver system classified the bot as an inanimate object and applied hard braking, but made contact at 4 mph. Neither vehicle was damaged, and both companies stated they are working to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Serve Robotics
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver and Serve delivery robot
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Volvo self-driving car blinded by snow in Sweden test
During testing in Jokkmokk, Sweden, a Volvo self-driving XC90 SUV's radar sensors became caked with frozen flakes, rendering the vehicle unable to read the road. The incident highlighted the challenge of snow blindness for autonomous vehicles. Ford engineers later proposed a solution using lidar to create high-definition 3-D maps.
- Company involved
- Volvo Cars
- AI system involved
- self-driving XC90 SUV
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta fails to stop for pedestrian at crosswalk
A video posted online shows a Tesla vehicle using the Full Self-Driving Beta software detecting a pedestrian at a crosswalk in San Francisco but not stopping, only slowing from 26 mph to 24 mph after passing. The incident highlights the system's failure to comply with California law requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians. Tesla has faced regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA over unsafe behaviours around intersections, and this video adds to concerns about the safety of the unfinished software being tested on public roads.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving Beta
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Waymo recalls robotaxi software after crash into telephone pole
On May 21, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, while driving to a passenger pickup location. The vehicle was damaged but no one was injured. Waymo issued a voluntary recall and updated the software and mapping for its entire fleet of 672 vehicles to correct an error that assigned a low damage score to the pole and to improve the map.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo autonomous vehicle
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Xpeng P7 Collides with Truck During NGP Assisted Driving, Driver Injured
On 23 September 2021, a Xpeng P7 owner in China was using the NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system when the vehicle failed to identify a flatbed truck ahead and collided with its rear. The driver, who trusted the system to brake automatically, sustained slight injuries. Xpeng Motors stated that the system's functions were operating normally before the crash and that further analysis would be conducted. Experts suggested the visual camera may have misjudged the distance due to the truck's unusual shape.
- Company involved
- Xpeng Motors
- AI system involved
- NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system
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