Tesla Updates Autopilot Eye Monitoring as Regulators Scrutinize Safeguards
Tesla says Autopilot and Full Self-Driving require a fully attentive driver, using an in-cabin camera. After NHTSA found safeguards might not prevent misuse, the company upgraded monitoring for drivers wearing sunglasses and reiterated attention checks even when eyes are obscured. NHTSA later opened an investigation and preliminarily identified 20 crashes after the update, prompting calls for stronger oversight.