# Tesla's Autopilot: Ethics and Tragedy

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.17380 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2409.17380/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 1 of its 14 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 25 Sep 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [The social dilemma of autonomous vehicles](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1510.03346/) (2015)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [From Review to Design: Ethical Multimodal Driver Monitoring Systems for Risk Mitigation, Incident Response, and Accountability in Automated Vehicles](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.06439/) (2026)
- [Bringing AI to Autonomous Systems -- From Cognition to Collective Intelligence](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2609.30291/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This case study delves into the ethical ramifications of an incident involving Tesla's Autopilot, emphasizing Tesla Motors' moral responsibility. Using a seven-step ethical decision-making process, it examines user behavior, system constraints, and regulatory implications. This incident prompts a broader evaluation of ethical challenges in the automotive industry's adoption of autonomous technologies, urging a reconsideration of industry norms and legal frameworks. The analysis offers a succinct exploration of ethical considerations in evolving technological landscapes.