San Francisco trial investigates Tesla’s Autopilot role in fatal collisions

In the heart of San Francisco, begins the unfolding legal investigation into Tesla Inc’s inability to rectify limitations in its Autopilot technological system, post a fatal Florida-based collision three years prior, affirm multiple engineers tied to a lawsuit bolstered by a family who lost a loved one in an identical incident in 2019. The trial is due to go before a jury.

Evidence is mounting, suggesting that Tesla neglected to implement technological tweaks to its driver-assistance software to accommodate cross-traffic safety measures. Given this, two well-publicised accidents and fatalities ensued, where drivers operating Teslas collided with the sides of trucks. The testimony derives from several engineers privy to details revolving around the case.

For the best part of a decade, Tesla, alongside its Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, has promoted…