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Video of Tesla FSD almost hitting pedestrian receives DMCA takedown (twitter.com)

491 points by codechicago277 · 1831 days ago · 443 comments on HN

Article summary

A video of a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode almost hitting pedestrians was taken down due to a DMCA takedown notice. The original creator of the video had posted it on YouTube but made it private and then DMCA'd a reposted version on Twitter. The incident has sparked a discussion about the capabilities and limitations of Tesla's autonomous driving system. The video showed the car attempting to turn into a crosswalk where pedestrians were present, but the driver took control before any collision occurred.

Main themes

  • Tesla FSD capabilities
  • DMCA takedown notice
  • Autonomous driving safety
  • Regulations and standards
  • Copyright law abuse
  • Pedestrian safety

What commenters say

  • The DMCA takedown notice may have been abused by the original creator to remove the video from public view.
  • The Tesla's actions in the video were potentially dangerous and illegal, as it failed to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • The car's decision to turn into the crosswalk was sudden and perplexing, and it is unclear whether it would have hit the pedestrians if the driver had not intervened.
  • The incident highlights the need for clear regulations and standards for autonomous driving systems.
  • Some argue that the car's actions were not as egregious as they initially seemed, and that it may have been able to recover on its own without the driver's intervention.
  • Others believe that the car's mistake was serious and could have had severe consequences if the driver had not taken control.
  • The video has sparked a debate about the reliability and safety of Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode.
  • The DMCA takedown notice has raised questions about the potential for abuse of copyright laws to suppress criticism or negative publicity.