IDG Contributor Network: Why the ‘zero fatality’ comment by Tesla’s Elon Musk is so important

Tesla is about to adjust how their Autopilot self-driving tech works. According to Elon Musk, radar will be used more aggressively to scan for objects, sending out a signal that’s not all that different from how a weather radar works looking for darkening clouds.

In terms of a tech discussion, it’s an interesting update in light of the fatality that occurred while a Model S sedan was driving in autonomous mode. The New York Times posted a thorough breakdown of how the crash happened, including how the car swerved suddenly.

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