Tesla is going to court over a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system in 2018, and it wants Apple to testify in its defense. The family of the victim claims that Tesla and Apple are working together to support Tesla's defense. The trial is a test for Tesla's defense strategy in blaming driver inattention for crashes involving Autopilot.
Key Points
Tesla going to court over 2018 fatal crash involving Autopilot
Tesla wants Apple to testify in its defense
Huang's family claims Tesla and Apple are working together
Dispute over Apple's involvement in providing evidence
Trial is a test for Tesla's defense strategy blaming driver inattention
Pros
Tesla trying to demonstrate driver inattention as cause of crash
Legal case can set precedent for Tesla's defense strategy in future cases
Cons
Accusations of Tesla and Apple working together to support Tesla's defense
Dispute over Apple's involvement and provision of evidence in the case