Federal Regulators Scrutinize Tesla's Autopilot and Request Data on Relaxed Driver Monitoring
- Elon Musk livestreamed himself testing an unreleased FSD software version, nearly running a red light and prompting him to intervene.
- The NHTSA expressed concerns about a Tesla software update that relaxes driver monitoring requirements for Autopilot.
- The regulator ordered Tesla to provide information on driver monitoring changes and crashes related to the update.
- There are ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla crashes involving stationary emergency vehicles while using Autopilot.
- Musk's hands-free driving during the FSD demo potentially violates California law and Tesla's own guidelines.