Viral Tesla FSD video shows why human drivers are a big problem

Core Insights - In 2024, Tesla acknowledged that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology does not meet the Level 4 autonomous driving standards that had been previously promised, leading to the addition of "Supervised" to the FSD name [1] - The SAE International classifies Tesla's FSD as Level 2 automation, which necessitates driver engagement [1][3] Group 1: Technology and Classification - Level 3 and above automation is defined as truly "autonomous," requiring no human intervention for features like lane assist and automatic braking, while Tesla's FSD (Supervised) still requires driver attention [3][4] - The term "Full-Self Driving (Supervised)" is considered contradictory, emphasizing the need for operators to remain vigilant even when the software is active [4] Group 2: Legal and Regulatory Issues - The California Department of Motor Vehicles accused Tesla in July 2022 of making misleading claims about its FSD and Autopilot technologies, threatening to revoke Tesla's dealer and manufacturing licenses [5] - Tesla has initiated legal action against the California DMV to contest its ruling regarding false advertising related to the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" [5] Group 3: Public Perception and Safety Concerns - A viral video highlighted the dangers of the misconception that FSD is fully autonomous, showing a driver asleep at the wheel while using the technology [6][10] - Elon Musk has made claims that drivers could safely sleep while using FSD, which has raised concerns among users about the potential risks associated with such statements [8][11]