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While Musk expresses confidence in the technology's potential, many analysts question its readiness. Critics, such as Gordon Johnson of GLJ Research, caution against deploying unsupervised software too soon, deeming it a significant risk for public safety. Tesla’s reliance on AI and cameras, compared to the multi-sensor approach of Waymo and Zoox, sets the company on a precarious path.
Concerns about the safety of such technologies have escalated, particularly regarding Tesla’s methodology. Cummings identifies a significant issue with perceived “hallucinations” in self-driving technology that could lead to erratic braking and collisions. The data shows that autonomous vehicles are getting rear-ended at a higher rate than traditional ones.