electrek.co·Apr 8, 2026
Elon Musk claims Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" could reduce car crash fatalities by 90%, but Tesla has not released data to support this, and Musk is framing FSD-related lawsuits as a necessary part of progress.
Elon Musk's claim about Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" potentially saving 90% of lives lost in car crashes lacks supporting data, which raises concerns about transparency and credibility, especially amidst ongoing lawsuits. For professionals in autonomous vehicles, this highlights the importance of demanding rigorous safety validation and data transparency from companies like Tesla to ensure trust and regulatory compliance in the advancement of self-driving technologies.