Tesla’s controversial Autopilot semi-autonomous driving technology has been the subject of recalls and safety investigations, and now an employee has detailed the concerning ways the brand treats its data. Autopilot is a Level 2 autonomous driving system that incorporates now-common features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
This led to a recall of more than two million Teslas in the US late last year, after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found the failsafes in place weren’t enough to prevent drivers misusing Autopilot. Autopilot has been the subject of more than 40 NHTSA investigations, which includes at least 23 deaths in the US.