"Whistleblower Challenges Tesla: A California Tech Executive's Battle with Elon Musk"

Tesla's self-driving technology, which is not fully autonomous but driver-assisted, has been able to operate under the radar due to the distinction between the two categories. Tech executive Dan O'Dowd argues that Tesla should be held to the same safety standards as fully autonomous vehicles, as it has been involved in numerous crashes and fatalities. O'Dowd has been publicly criticizing Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, calling for the vehicles to be removed from public roads until greater safety measures are implemented. O'Dowd recently demonstrated the failures of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology to California lawmakers, prompting them to consider legislative action. The California DOJ has reportedly launched an investigation into Tesla's autopilot safety and advertising, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues its investigation into Tesla's crashes involving Autopilot. O'Dowd is advocating for stricter regulations to ensure public safety.