Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by yladiz on Tuesday July 12, 2016 @08:17PM
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It doesn't matter what they advocate for, it matters the perception of the technology. Just because Tesla doesn't explicitly say that it's a perfect system and says that the driver has to be aware at all times doesn't mean that actually happens, and with a lenient time frame without hands on the wheel it's not surprising that drivers would essentially give control to the car.
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Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by ethanbond on Tuesday July 12, 2016 @08:28PM
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What I'm saying is I don't think it has anything to do with calling it autopilot, and even less to do with it not meeting the technical definition of autopilot.
People are using it in this way because they're able to, and they'll continue to do so until they're not able to. I think we agree here actually. The name isn't the problem really the issue.
Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by kirrent on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @02:25AM
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I couldn't agree more. Autopilots of any kind have always required supervision. Tesla doesn't call its car self driving and there are many warnings that it isn't. Ultimately, the system would be called Boris and people would still use it irresponsibly.