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Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI system faces global scrutiny after reports of misuse, regulatory warnings, and investigations into crashes, including fatal ones. Incidents include illegal FSD activation in Korea, misleading promotion to vision-impaired drivers, and NHTSA's probe into FSD's safety in adverse conditions. However, FSD has also demonstrated harm prevention in some cases.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a situation where an AI system (Tesla's FSD) is being illegally activated, which is a misuse of the AI system. The government warns that such unauthorized use violates safety laws and could lead to criminal penalties. While no actual harm or incident has been reported, the unauthorized activation of an AI system that controls vehicle operation could plausibly lead to harm or legal violations. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard because it highlights a credible risk of harm stemming from misuse of an AI system, but no realized harm or incident is described.[AI generated]