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The article presents a frequently missed nuance: the transition to fully autonomous driving without a safety driver is fraught with challenges and risks. Various companies, such as Waymo and Cruise, have successfully tested their vehicles in unsupervised environments, while Tesla continues working toward that goal. Critics argue that while Tesla did demonstrate a remarkable delivery without a human operator at the wheel, it still necessitated a safety supervisor in the vehicle—a point not lost on the cynics.