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Senators Demand Investigation into Tesla's FSD Safety Risks

9/30/2025

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Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal request a formal investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
They cite FSD failing to detect trains at railroad crossings, risking crashes and urging action by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Tesla says human supervision is required for FSD and plans to release an updated version soon.

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Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal request a formal investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
They cite FSD failing to detect trains at railroad crossings, risking crashes and urging action by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Tesla says human supervision is required for FSD and plans to release an updated version soon.