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Incident 13003 Report
Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Reportedly Passed Stopped School Buses at Least 19 Times, Prompting NHTSA Probe
2025-12-04
Officials in Texas reportedly claimed that Waymo's self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses at least 19 times during the 2025 school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly sought additional information following reports that Waymo cars failed to remain stopped while buses displayed flashing red lights and extended stop arms, including incidents occurring after software updates intended to address the issue.
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NHTSA Opens New Probe into Tesla’s Autopilot Following More than a Dozen Fatal Accidents
2024-04-26
The NHTSA has linked Tesla's Autopilot to over a dozen fatalities and hundreds of crashes, prompting a new investigation into the adequacy of Tesla's December recall of 2 million vehicles. The probe reports that Tesla’s driver-assist system led to avoidable crashes involving visible hazards, suggesting a critical safety gap between driver expectations and the system’s capabilities. The investigation will assess if Tesla’s recall remedies were sufficient to address these safety risks.
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Auto Insurers Allegedly Are Surreptitiously Collecting and Scoring Driver Data
2024-06-09
The insurance industry allegedly uses AI and telematics to score drivers based on behaviors tracked by automakers and apps like Life360. Data, often collected without clear consent, may affect insurance rates and raises privacy concerns. Consumers are largely unaware of this surveillance, leading to potential misuse and discrimination based on driving habits or socioeconomic factors.
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