negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-23T12:12:39Z

Federal Investigation into Comma.ai's Hands-Off Driving Technology Following Two Fatal Crashes

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Federal authorities are investigating Comma.ai's hands-off driving technology following two fatal crashes where the system failed to detect stationary vehicles, with some incidents involving modified software versions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation is examining the company's openpilot system, which shares similarities with Tesla and GM's driver assistance technologies.

The investigation involves at least some crashes where it appears drivers were using "forked" versions of Comma's software.

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