The Legal Battles of Elon Musk: Trust on Autopilot

Elon Musk faces legal battles on both coasts regarding his Tesla Autopilot technology, which could either advance or hinder his self-driving cars plan. A key question emerges: Is Musk, renowned for his exaggerations, trustworthy with groundbreaking tech?

In Miami, a Tesla driver admitted to over-relying on Musk's Autopilot, leading to a deadly crash. Meanwhile, California regulators argue that Tesla's marketing exaggerates its self-driving capabilities, proposing to block vehicle sales in the state.

The Miami case's allowance for punitive damages could cost Tesla millions, compounding challenges amid falling electric car sales and Musk's social media spat with Trump, altering his favor with Washington. These outcomes could affect Musk's upcoming robotaxi project.

(With inputs from agencies.)