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  • Joined: 12/29/2023
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Business Insider – Inside ‘Project Rodeo,’ the Tesla effort pushing the limits of self-driving technology

Business Insider reports on how Tesla is requiring test drivers to test Full [sic] Self Driving on public roads - and not take over if at all possible when mistakes occur. The result is that Tesla has been endangering the public by running red lights, speeding, and getting far too close to pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Jalopnik – Tesla Using ‘Full Self-Driving’ Hits Deer Without Slowing, Doesn’t Stop

Jalopnik reports on how a Tesla on FSD hit and killed deer, and then didn't even stop the car. This crash was due to the Tesla relying on only a vision system instead of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or ultrasonic. If FSD cannot detect a deer it certainly won't be able to see pedestrians in similar situations.
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