Since last July, there have been 273 accidents involving vehicles operating with Tesla Autopilot engaged at the time of the collision, according to reports in the Washington Post. (Washington Post)
Additionally, data from Tesla Autopilot and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration connect five fatal crashes to the system. (NHTSA)
Tesla Autopilot refers to a group of features that let drivers hand over some steering and monitoring tasks while remaining attentive. The system can maintain speed, keep a safe following distance, stay centered in a lane, and perform lane changes on highways. A broader set of capabilities, known as Full Self-Driving Beta, extends these functions to street driving, enabling the vehicle to navigate intersections, stop for signs, and respond to traffic lights under certain conditions. (Tesla)
Nonetheless, experts have recently raised concerns about vulnerabilities in the technology and potential security risks. (Security researchers)
Earlier reports indicated that a hacker demonstrated the ability to disable or exploit controls in a Tesla vehicle within roughly 30 seconds. (Independent researchers)