House Democrat urges US action over sleeping Tesla drivers
2026-09-10
Reuters
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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.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Tesla's Autopilot and FSD systems are AI systems designed to assist driving but require active driver engagement. The reported videos showing drivers asleep or disengaged while these systems operate indicate misuse and potential failure of safeguards, leading to real-world safety harms such as crashes and traffic violations. The ongoing investigations and recalls by NHTSA further confirm that these harms have materialized or are occurring. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use and malfunction.[AI generated]