Focus: Tesla braces for its first trial involving Autopilot fatality

Tesla is set to defend itself in two upcoming trials against allegations that its Autopilot feature caused fatal accidents, which will test CEO Elon Musk's claims about the technology and could impact the company's financial future.

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Posted 8/28/2023, 10:08:00 AM

Focus: Tesla braces for its first trial involving Autopilot fatality

reuters.com

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