NHTSA Investigates Comma.ai Over Fatal Crashes Involving Its Driving Tech
publishers 2articles 2first reported 23 Sep, 12:12 UTCdeveloping since 23 Sep · 3 editions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating comma.ai following multiple fatal crashes involving vehicles equipped with the company's hands-off driving technology. According to Ars Technica, federal authorities are aware of at least five incidents where cars using comma.ai devices collided with slow or stopped vehicles, resulting in deaths and injuries. Meanwhile, TechCrunch reports that the investigation includes crashes where drivers were using 'forked' versions of Comma's software, suggesting modifications to the original code that may have contributed to the incidents. The exact cause of the crashes is still under review, and no conclusions have been drawn. comma.ai has not yet issued a public statement regarding the investigation. The probe comes amid growing concerns over the safety of autonomous driving systems and the potential risks associated with modified or unofficial software versions. NHTSA's investigation may lead to further regulatory actions or safety recommendations.
HOW THIS STORY WAS MADE
Written from 2 articles, 2 with the publisher's own text; 2 independent newsrooms once syndicated copies count as one.
- Publishers
- 2
- Source articles
- 2
- Given to the writer
- 2, 2 with the article's own text
- Independent newsrooms
- 2
- Publication gate
- passed
- Human review
- none
Written by a language model from the sources above, then checked by a second model that may only cut, attribute or correct. How it works →