Tesla Owner Activated "Smart Summon" Feature, Causing a Collision with an Aircraft in a Washington Airport

April 21, 2022

A Tesla Model Y reportedly collided with an aircraft at a Washington airport, due to its owner activating the 'Smart Summon' feature. This incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI and the need for robust governance mechanisms in developing safe and secure autonomous driving systems. For those interested in shaping responsible AI practices through HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM, consider joining us by Govern to enhance the safety and reliability of AI technologies like Tesla's Smart Summon.

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.702, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MANAGE 4.3 — similarity 0.656, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
GOVERN 1.2 — similarity 0.651, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: tesla
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: tesla-owner, vision-jet-owner

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