Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is significantly reducing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) workforce, cutting about 10% of its staff. This has raised alarms regarding the agency's ability to ensure safety regulations, particularly for autonomous vehicle technology. The NHTSA has a history of investigating Tesla, especially concerning its controversial 'Full Self-Driving' software, which has been involved in numerous crash reports. With the impending reductions in oversight, there are concerns over how this will affect the future accountability of Tesla and the safety of its vehicles.
"NHTSA has been a thorn in Musk's side for over the years, and the recent cuts suggest a direct effort to diminish oversight on Tesla and its operations."
"Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is significantly reducing the NHTSA's resources, raising concerns about future vehicle safety and regulatory oversight especially concerning autonomous technologies."
"With Tesla reporting over 1,500 crash incidents, the NHTSA's diminished capacity could lead to reduced accountability for Tesla's driver-assistance software, known as 'Full Self-Driving'.”
"The recent cuts highlight the influence Musk wields in the federal government, suggesting a troubling trend of prioritizing business interests over consumer safety."
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