Elon Musk overstated Tesla’s autopilot and self-driving tech, new lawsuit says
GuardianJUL 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
While Tesla may have escaped accountability in this particular case, it can't deny the reality that there have been dozens of accidents — many deadly — involving its auto-assist system. From the name of the technology to the company's manipulative marketing practices, it's no wonder that so many drivers overestimate it. Tesla must accept some responsibility.
Narrative B
The verdict is a wake-up call to Tesla owners — these are not self-driving cars, so they can't over-rely on Autopilot. They must always be ready to take complete control as Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Driver Assistance features don't make the cars fully autonomous. While anyone can blame Elon Musk for false and misleading assurances, the responsibility for such accidents rests solely on the person behind the wheel.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that half of the new cars sold in the US will be fully autonomous by December 2032, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
