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Some Tesla Robotaxis Are Reportedly Behaving Badly, and Safety Officials Want to Know What's Up

Tesla launched a limited rollout of fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, offering paid rides with safety drivers present.
The launch followed years of development amid skepticism about Tesla's self-driving software, which has faced criticism for erratic and dangerous errors on public roads.
Videos emerged showing robotaxis abruptly stopping, driving against traffic, and mismanaging intersections, leading federal safety regulators to launch an investigation and request further details from Tesla.
Elon Musk praised Tesla's AI and chip design teams on X, describing the launch as the result of a decade of dedication, while NHTSA affirmed its commitment to implementing measures needed to safeguard road safety.
The investigation raises questions about Tesla's safety claims and could affect investor confidence and the company's future in autonomous vehicle markets amid competition like Waymo and Zoox.

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Some Tesla Robotaxis Are Reportedly Behaving Badly, and Safety Officials Want to Know What's Up

The NHTSA says it's aware of videos posted online purportedly showing self-driving Tesla vehicles going awry.

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