The NTSB said Tesla's Autopilot and an inattentive driver were likely factors in a fatal 2018 crash
in 2018 over the electric-car maker's decision to reveal information about the crash on its blog.
Autopilot can control steering, acceleration, and braking in some situations, but requires the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and pay attention to the road at all times. The 2018 incident highlighted questions that have been raised about whether Tesla has been too aggressive in marketing Autopilot, and whether drivers are capable of paying sufficient attention to the road while using the feature.
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