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Tesla’s autopilot in the safety spotlight again

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc is gearing up to defend itself against allegations that its Autopilot driver-assistant feature has been linked to fatal accidents, marking a significant legal challenge for the electric vehicle manufacturer.

Tesla is currently facing two trials, with the potential for more on the horizon. The first trial, a civil lawsuit, is scheduled for mid-September in a California state court. This lawsuit claims that Tesla’s Autopilot system led to an accident in which Micah Lee’s Model 3 veered off a highway east of Los Angeles, resulting in his death.

The lawsuit alleges that Tesla knowingly sold a car with defective safety systems. In the 2019 incident, the car was traveling at 65 miles per hour and crashed into a palm tree, resulting in Lee’s death and serious injuries to two other passengers, including an 8-year-old boy.

Second trial

The second trial is scheduled for October in a Florida state court. This case, also from 2019, alleges that Stephen Banner’s Model 3 drove under an 18-wheeler big rig truck, causing the Tesla’s roof to be sheared off and resulting in Banner’s death. According to the lawsuit filed by Banner’s wife, the Autopilot system failed to brake, steer, or take any action to avoid the collision.

Tesla has consistently denied liability in both accidents and has attributed them to driver error. The company has emphasized that there are no fully self-driving cars on the road currently and asserts that the Autopilot feature is safe when monitored by humans. In the Micah Lee case, Tesla also claimed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

According to Reuters, these civil proceedings could reveal new evidence about what Elon Musk and Tesla knew regarding the capabilities and limitations of the Autopilot feature.

A victory

In a previous trial in April, Tesla secured a victory, asserting that it had informed drivers that despite the names “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving,” the technology requires constant human monitoring.

Legal experts suggest that these upcoming cases hold significant stakes for Tesla. Matthew Wansley, former General Counsel at nuTonomy and currently an Associate Professor of Law at the Cardozo School of Law, believes that if Tesla prevails in these cases, it may lead to more favorable settlements in other cases. Bryant Walker Smith, a law professor at the University of South Carolina, points out that a substantial loss for Tesla, particularly one involving significant damages, could significantly impact the company’s narrative in future legal battles.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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