Tesla's Autopilot Fatal Crash Trial Involving Apple

SOURCE www.theverge.com
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