Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. Musk's DOGE chainsaw seems to have cut too deep for its own good.

When It Comes to Self-Driving Tech, Tesla Musked Themselves

15 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from Jalopnik

Autonomous vehicles face regulatory gridlock after Elon Musk's DOGE initiative slashed staff at the Office of Automation Safety. The cuts removed those who could streamline legal hurdles, leaving companies stuck without guidance or exemptions. With outdated laws and few regulators left, AV progress has stalled. A Senate report now urges rehiring to restore oversight and support for safe deployment.

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