Apple engineer Walter Huang was driving a Tesla Model X when the vehicle crashed into a highway guardrail while the Autopilot system was activated, resulting in Huang's tragic death.
Huang's family then sued Tesla, alleging that the Model X lacked the necessary safety features. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation revealed that the accident was caused by a combination of the Autopilot system and the driver's distraction, while Huang was playing a mobile game.
Tesla is enlisting Apple's assistance to prove that Huang was distracted while playing a game and caused the accident. It is reported that Tesla and Apple submitted relevant testimony in the form of statements to avoid the disclosure of evidence.
The case has once again raised public concerns about the safety of autonomous driving technology and the responsibility of drivers. Neither Tesla nor Apple have commented on this, and the case is still under further investigation.