Tesla's release of new 'self-driving' software closely watched by US regulator

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The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to ...

The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it would not hesitate to take action to protect the public.

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla service center is shown in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike BlakeREUTERS: The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it would not hesitate to take action to protect the public.

Tesla on Tuesday night released a beta, or test version, of the software upgrade to an undisclosed number of"expert, careful" drivers. During a Tesla earnings call on Wednesday, Musk said the latest upgrade was planned to be widely released by the end of this year.

 

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