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US Lawmaker Urges Action After Tesla Autopilot Misuse and Safety Incidents

September 10, 2026
oecd:2026-09-10-10d6View source ↗

What happened

US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi called for regulatory action after dozens of videos showed Tesla drivers asleep or disengaged while using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving AI systems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urged to ensure safeguards, following incidents including crashes and fatalities linked to AI misuse.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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US Lawmaker Urges Action After Tesla Autopilot Misuse and Safety Incidents
2026-09-10