Autopilot faces a wave of scrutiny as its parent firms restructure and safety incidents challenge its road-ready promises.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving testing operations in Houston are under scrutiny after a complaint alleges an unsafe 38:1 operator-to-manager ratio, with ongoing concerns about fatigue, staffing, and safety protocols as the company expands tests across public roads.
Uber has announced a reorganisation that will reduce its global headcount by about 10% and collapse small "micro-teams", flatten management and require almost all staff to work from hubs rather than remotely. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said the changes will make Uber "simpler and faster" and free money to reinvest in autonomous vehicles and core services.