A Tesla Model 3 was involved in a head-on collision while demonstrating the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities during a livestream. The incident occurred when the car drifted into oncoming traffic, resulting in a crash that fortunately did not critically injure anyone.
This event has raised concerns regarding the safety of Tesla's driver-assist technologies, particularly since the FSD system requires constant driver supervision despite its name. Earlier this year, Tesla introduced its Level 2 driver-assist system in China, where it was quickly rebranded due to concerns about misrepresentation of its functionalities.
The livestream, hosted by a user identified as 切安好 on Douyin, did not gain significant attention initially, but the aftermath videos circulated widely online. After some delays, the driver confirmed that FSD was active during the incident, which has led to further scrutiny of the system's reliability and the potential misuse of autonomous driving features.
Despite Tesla's disclaimers regarding responsibility for its FSD and Autopilot systems, the driver sought compensation from the company, raising questions about accountability in the use of such technologies. As discussions continue, the crash serves as a reminder of the challenges associated with autonomous driving advancements.