Phantom Braking, Public Trust, and the High Cost of Silence The latest reports of Tesla's Autopilot system being engaged during accidents on American freeways should serve as a wake up call for regulators, lawmakers, and consumers.
Two incidents in as many weeks, both involving 2020 Model 3s coming to a complete stop in live traffic lanes, demonstrate a disturbing pattern that has been emerging for years: the risks associated with advanced driver assist systems are being downplayed or ignored.
The initial reports of these accidents made no mention of Tesla's self driving systems, which raises concerns about transparency.