Tesla's Self-Driving Tests and Launches Spark Safety and Innovation Debates
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A recent demonstration of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in Austin, Texas, showed the vehicle repeatedly failing to properly respond to school bus signals and hitting child-sized mannequins, raising safety concerns about the readiness of fully autonomous cars for public roads. Tesla has delayed the rollout of its Cybercab and emphasized safety precautions, but critics and previous incidents highlight ongoing issues with the system.
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