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California Sues Tesla Over Misleading AI Autopilot Claims, Suspends Operations

July 21, 2025
oecd:2025-07-21-7fb0View source ↗

What happened

California's DMV has suspended Tesla's manufacturing and sales for at least 30 days, alleging the company misled consumers about its AI-based Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. The lawsuit claims Tesla's marketing falsely implied full vehicle autonomy, prompting regulatory action and potential restitution for affected customers.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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California Sues Tesla Over Misleading AI Autopilot Claims, Suspends Operations
2025-07-21