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YouTube, a video platform owned by Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has deleted two videos showing Tesla owners using their children instead of mannequins on roads or lanes to test the safety of their auxiliary driving system, fully autonomous driving (FSD).

The tests are designed to determine whether vehicles equipped with Tesla's latest driver-assisted driving system will automatically avoid collisions with pedestrians who are walking or standing still on the road when moving slowly.

YouTube spokeswoman Elena Hern á ndez (Elena Hernandez) wrote in an email: "YouTube does not allow content that minors participate in or encourage minors to engage in dangerous activities. After review, we determined that the above video violated our harmful and dangerous policies, so we deleted the content."

"specifically, we are not allowed to display or encourage harmful situations for minors that could lead to harm, including dangerous stunts, adventures or pranks," Hernandez said. "

There are two types of driver-assisted driving systems that Tesla sells in the United States, a standard package called Autopilot and an advanced option called FSD, which has an upfront fee of $12000, or $199per month. Tesla also allowed some drivers to get high marks in the company's on-board safety tests, thus qualifying for a pilot program called FSD Beta.

None of these systems can make Tesla's car self-driving, nor can it be used safely in the main driver's seat without a driver, although they can pay attention to the road and can automatically turn, brake or accelerate in a short period of time. Tesla's owner's manual warns drivers that the system will not allow their cars to drive on their own.

Test owner: I'm ready to take over. In a video released on August 14, Tesla owner and investor Tad Park tested his Model 3, driving to his children at 8 miles an hour on a road in the San Francisco Bay area. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the test.

Before YouTube deleted the video, it had been viewed tens of thousands of times. Alphabet also owns Waymo, a developer of self-driving car technology and a robotic taxi operator.

Parker is the CEO of Volt Equity and the portfolio manager of ETF VCAR, which specializes in self-driving technology. "I have personally experienced this product and believe in my investment," Parker said in an interview. we have taken a wide range of security precautions so that the children will never be in danger. "

In a subsequent email, Parker wrote: "We first tested the mannequin, then the tall basketball player, then a child standing on the road, and finally my other child crossed the road."

He said the car never drove at a speed of more than 13 kilometers, explaining: "We make sure the car can identify the child." even if the system fails completely, I am ready to take over. I have a feeling that if the car doesn't slow down enough, I know when I need to hit the brakes.

In Parker's view, the test was successful because the car slowed down and didn't hit any objects, pedestrians or his children. When asked if he would take another test, he said: "I don't think it is necessary to do any further test, but if necessary, I will do it again. Having said that, I would not advise people to try it deliberately at home."

Mr Parker conducted the tests in part to refute Dan O'Dowd, the founder of the software company, who criticized Tesla for advertising driver assistance across the US.

Omar Qazi (Omar Qazi) is one of Tesla's shareholders and Tesla's main promoter on social networks. Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Elon Musk) frequently interacts with Qazi and others on Twitter.

Regulators issued a series of warnings in addition to YouTube, the media also contacted the California Motor vehicle Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to ask whether such videos are safe or legal. "NHTSA advises the public that it can be very dangerous for anyone to try to test vehicle technology on their own," NHTSA said on August 16. "No one should risk their own life or anyone else's life to test the performance of vehicle technology."

The agency also pointed out: "as NHTSA has always stated, no car can drive on its own. The most advanced vehicle technology available today provides driver assistance when human drivers who still need to concentrate on driving tasks and monitor their surroundings at all times."

NHTSA released data on driver-assisted driving system crashes for the first time in June and found that Tesla vehicles using such systems involved 273 crashes between July 20, 2021 and May 21, 2022. NHTSA is currently investigating a number of collisions between Tesla's vehicles and parked emergency vehicles, in addition to more than 20 Tesla crashes, many of which resulted in deaths.

"as advanced vehicle technology becomes more widespread, we share the concerns of other traffic safety stakeholders that drivers may misunderstand or misuse these features," the California Motor vehicle Administration said in an email. We have previously told Tesla and will continue to emphasize the importance of providing clear and effective communication to customers, buyers and the general public on the capabilities, limitations and intended use of any vehicle technology. "

The California Motor vehicle Administration recently claimed that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing or false advertising in his driver-assisted driving system. The agency is also conducting a lengthy security review of Tesla's technology, including FSD Beta.

Police in the town where Parker conducted the test drive did not immediately respond, and Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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