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Tesla Ordered to Give Details on Autopilot Changes Amid Safety Probe

  • U.S. regulators are investigating recent updates Tesla made to its Autopilot system and demanding answers from the automaker.
  • The probe focuses on how Autopilot ensures driver attention and detects objects, including stationary emergency vehicles.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified multiple crashes involving Tesla vehicles striking emergency vehicles and is questioning Tesla's driver alert strategy.
  • Tesla has until July 19 to provide updated information to regulators or face penalties.
  • The investigation is part of a larger probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles and Autopilot.
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