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- 1Comma's hands-off driving tech investigated after two fatal crashes▼Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
Comma, the startup behind a hands-off driver-assistance device that works with popular car models, is under federal investigation following two fatal crashes involving vehicles using its system. Regulators are examining how the technology performs and whether drivers were sufficiently attentive. The news is drawing comparisons to earlier scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot and reigniting debate over how much oversight consumer driving aids should face.
- 2Synopsys launches AI platform to autonomously design chips▼Synopsys debuts Autopilot platform for developing chips autonomously using AI — New AgentEngineer platform is poised for 'general availability' by the end of 2026
Synopsys has unveiled AgentEngineer, an 'Autopilot' platform that uses AI to develop chips largely autonomously. The company says the technology is on track for general availability by the end of 2026. The announcement highlights the growing push to automate chip design, a complex and costly process where AI assistance could significantly cut development times for semiconductor makers.
- 3Tesla's New Model Y Ships With Less Standard Driver Assist Than Base Corolla●Tesla's New Model Y Now Ships With Less Standard Driver Assist Than A Base Toyota Corolla
The newly refreshed Tesla Model Y no longer includes a standard driver assistance package, meaning it offers less standard driver-assist equipment than a base Toyota Corolla, which comes with Toyota's Safety Sense suite as standard equipment. The comparison is drawing attention because Tesla built its brand on autopilot-style technology, making the absence of standard driver assistance a notable reversal for the company's best-selling model.