Study: Tesla Autopilot misleading, overestimated more than similar technology

“The name ‘Autopilot’ was associated with the highest likelihood that drivers believed a behavior was safe while in operation, for every behavior measured, compared with other system names,” said the study released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Courtesy of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 
“Tesla provides owners with clear guidance on how to properly use Autopilot, as well as in-car instructions before they use the system and while the feature is in use,” a Tesla spokeswoman said Friday. The IIHS also cited studies in 2016 and 2018 that found similar results: “The current study adds to the growing body of evidence… that ‘Autopilot’ is a misleading name for a Level 2 driving automation system.”

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