YouTuber Tested Tesla on Self Driving Mode, Colliding with Street Pylons

February 4, 2022

A Tesla employee, who was testing the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta in a road test, showcased the system's performance in various San Jose road conditions while using Autopilot. The test resulted in an unfortunate collision with street pylons, potentially leading to his dismissal from the company.

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Alleged deployer: ai-addict
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: john-bernal, san-jose-public

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