Jury Rules Tesla Autopilot Not at Fault in Fatal 2019 Crash

Tesla has successfully convinced a jury that its Autopilot technology was not at fault in a crash that resulted in a fatality four years ago, marking the first lawsuit blaming Autopilot to go to trial. The jury sided with Tesla, rejecting the claims of two surviving passengers who sought $400 million in damages. Tesla's Autopilot system has faced controversy and federal probes into its potential contribution to deaths, as well as lawsuits alleging over-hyped progress towards hands-free driving. Despite the verdict, Tesla's stock has been declining amid concerns about weakening demand for electric cars. Several other lawsuits over fatal crashes involving Autopilot are scheduled for trial in the coming months.