Kyle Shanahan Suffers Broken Bones in Tesla Crash After Mistaking Automation for Active Control
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 22
Kyle Shanahan Suffers Broken Bones in Tesla Crash After Mistaking Automation for Active Control
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 22
Summary
Kyle Shanahan said a recent crash in Palo Alto left him with broken bones and a concussion after his Tesla veered into oncoming traffic.
Shanahan told reporters he dropped his phone and bent down to grab it, assuming the car’s self-driving features would keep it safely on course.
The system apparently was not engaged, underscoring what safety experts call automation complacency — drivers overestimating what driver-assistance software can do and paying less attention.
That risk may grow as automakers rapidly improve steering and braking systems while still pursuing fully autonomous vehicles meant to let passengers read, work or sleep.
An NFL coach trusted his Tesla to drive itself, resulting in severe injuries. Are misleading tech names quietly setting drivers up for fatal crashes?
If modern vehicles possess advanced safety features, why did a momentary distraction cause a devastating crash when the autopilot was secretly disengaged?
From missed cancers in radiology to head-on car collisions, why does highly advanced AI consistently trick the human brain into deadly complacency?