Elon Musk says Teslas can be “superhuman” — rhetoric of AI sparks controversy, intrigue
A driver’s responsibility is to ensure that the vehicle is appropriately positioned within a designated lane and moving at the correct speed, which is determined by posted limits, pace of surrounding traffic, and contextual conditions like weather. The Tesla Autopilot feature enables a vehicle to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically within its lane, alleviating the driver of nearly total decision-making and redirecting the driver’s role to that of a supervisor. But does such a reversal of driving authority mean that Teslas can be “superhuman?”