YouTube deleted a Tesla Fully Self-Driving (FSD) system test video. children used to validate technology’s effectiveness in preventing pedestrians from being run over. The recording was made by the automaker’s investor, Tad Park, and was released Sunday (14).
In the content shared on Twitter after its removal, Park said, Model 3 Towards one of the children on a road in San Francisco in the United States. The aim was to check the capacity of the plant. Tesla autonomous driving system to recognize the child and brake the car – the test ended without incident.
Adam claims that Elon Musk completely trusts his autopilot software. “I’m pretty sure it will detect my kids, and I’m also in control of the steering wheel so I can brake at any moment,” said the man in the footage, which had been watched more than 60,000 times before it was deleted.
Does Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta really crush kids?
Thanks to @MinimalDuck and @_tadpark for your help in this matter! @elonmusk @RealDanODowdhttps://t.co/A1Pq1LkDyQ pic.twitter.com/bR19cVkWcL
— The Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) 14 August 2022
this CNBCyoutube said the video is classified as harmful and dangerous contentviolating service usage policies. “In particular, we don’t allow content that depicts or promotes minors in harmful situations that could lead to injury, including dangerous stunts, challenges, or pranks,” said Big Tech.
Expert says FSD should be banned
The video, released by Park, who is also the CEO of Volt Equity, was apparently a response to criticism from computer expert Dan O’Dowd. A few days ago, the project he directed released a test. autonomous system-enabled car drives over a child-sized doll.
Our new security test @ElonMusk‘s Fully Self-Driving Teslas discovered they would mow kids indiscriminately.
today @RealDawnProject launched a nationwide TV ad campaign demanding @NHTSAgov Prohibit Full Self-Driving until @ElonMusk proves you won’t mow children. pic.twitter.com/i5Jtb38GjH
— Dan O’Dowd (@RealDanODowd) August 9, 2022
According to O’Dowd, Tesla’s driving assistance system should be banned by US authorities “Until Elon Musk proves that technology doesn’t kill children.” Related to the controversy, the US National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) urged consumers not to self-test, especially using humans.
Source: Tec Mundo
