Tesla’s Self‑Driving Claims Spark Debate on Safety and Lawsuits

Elon Musk recently posted on X that Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system saves many lives, citing a video where a car avoided an accident in poor visibility. He acknowledged the technology is not perfect but said it could prevent 90 % of yearly auto deaths. Musk added that the remaining 10 % who still die will likely be sued, even though most people would not realize Tesla helped them. The post came while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into a separate feature that lets drivers summon their car via phone. However, the agency is still looking at Tesla’s broader self‑driving system.Analyst Andrew Percoco from Morgan Stanley has projected that Tesla will sell over 1. 6 million cars this year and that a robotaxi service in Austin could drive the company’s stock higher. Yet Benzinga Edge Rankings show Tesla has weak momentum and only average growth, with no strong price trend in the short, medium or long term. Tesla’s stock slipped 2. 15 % to $352. 82 at market close on Monday and fell an additional 0. 83 % in after‑hours trading to $349. 88. The debate highlights the tension between technological promise and regulatory scrutiny, as Tesla’s ambitions clash with safety concerns and legal risks.