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Trump rolls back reporting rules for self-driving car crashes in gift to Musk


Published on 2025-04-29 18:21:32 - MSNBC
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Elon Musk and Tesla are facing increased scrutiny over the safety of their self-driving technology following a new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation that requires automakers to report crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems. The rule, effective from June 17, 2023, mandates that manufacturers submit detailed information within 24 hours of any crash involving vehicles equipped with such systems. This comes amid ongoing investigations into Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems, which have been linked to multiple accidents, including fatal ones. Critics argue that Tesla's marketing of these systems as "self-driving" may mislead consumers about their capabilities, while Musk has defended the technology, asserting that it is safer than human drivers. The new reporting requirement aims to enhance transparency and safety data collection to better understand and mitigate risks associated with these technologies.

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