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Tesla Ordered to Pay $243M in Fatal Autopilot Crash

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5 days ago

Above: An employee drives a Tesla Motors Inc. Model S on a highway on Oct. 26, 2015. Image copyright: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

Tesla's Autopilot system failed to protect innocent victims when it mattered most. The company deliberately allowed drivers to use Autopilot on roads it wasn't designed for, while Musk told the world it drove better than humans. This reckless marketing turned public roads into test tracks for flawed technology, putting everyday Americans in harm's way.

Daily Mail

Narrative B

The driver was entirely at fault for this tragic accident, having sped with his foot on the accelerator while searching for his dropped phone, all the while failing to keep a lookout for the road. No car technology in 2019 or today could have prevented this crash, which was caused by driver negligence. Blaming Tesla's Autopilot is a legal fiction that undermines progress in automotive safety.

CNBC