The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has demanded that Tesla hand over detailed autopilot data by October 22, 2021. Otherwise, the automaker faces a fine of up to $115 million, according to The New York Times.
NHTSA asked Tesla to provide detailed information about how the driver-assistance system operates. The regulator wants to determine how the automaker ensures that drivers keep their eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged, and whether there are restrictions on its use.
The safety agency also requested detailed information on the number of Tesla vehicles sold in the United States, any arbitration proceedings or lawsuits related to autopilot crashes, and complaints received from customers about the technology.
Experts and federal authorities have repeatedly criticised the manufacturer for the lack of assurances that people keep their hands on the wheel. Autopilot is intended only for use on highways, but there are no mechanisms preventing its operation on local roads.
Earlier in August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an official investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot after a series of crashes.
In June, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety deemed Tesla’s Autopilot safe based on cameras.
In April, Elon Musk said that Tesla would become one of the largest AI companies in the near future.
Subscribe to ForkLog AI news on Telegram: ForkLog AI — all the news from the world of AI!