Who is to blame for the Tesla autopilot accident?

The driver of the automobile is ultimately responsible for a Tesla autopilot crash.

Safety experts contend that automated systems like Tesla's Autopilot cannot entirely take the role of a focused driver

and still require their constant supervision. As a result, it is always the driver's responsibility to take the wheel and steer clear of any potentially dangerous situations or collisions.

Even while autonomous functions are intended to keep drivers safe, it is ultimately their responsibility to drive carefully and responsibly.

Specifically stating that "the currently activated functions require active driver supervision and do not render the vehicle driverless,

Tesla makes this point clear on its website.

This means that a driver must always be conscious of their surroundings and ready to take control of the vehicle if necessary.