Tesla VP sets the record straight on Autopilot recall controversy

Tesla's Autopilot "recall" involved a software update to affected vehicles, making the features more difficult to abuse. US Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the recall, calling for more action and enforcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tesla VP Rohan Patel responded, stating that the company stands by its data showing that Autopilot is safer than human drivers when used as intended. Other Tesla executives stepping up to provide context and insights about the company's technologies is seen as encouraging.