IDG Contributor Network: Why the Tesla Model S 'Autopilot' name needs to change...right now
There's nothing like a name that can lead to rampant confusion.
Although they insist it works like the pilot-assisted feature in planes (which requires that the pilot pays attention), Tesla needs to realize that the term "autopilot" has many connotations for drivers. The news about a recent fatality when a truck pulled in front of a driver has spurred a new discussion. Now, it is all about the name.
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