Recent lawsuits put Tesla’s self-driving technology on trial | Business
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (TNS) — This spring, Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role at the White House to refocus on Tesla amid falling vehicle sales and a brand reputation crisis.
But as Musk works to turn Tesla around with a successful robotaxi venture, recent lawsuits have complicated his efforts and raised questions about the company’s self-driving technology.
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