Tesla says he then shared the code with his new employer, Xiaopeng Motors.

Former employee admits to copying Tesla’s Autopilot code

Parting Gift

Former employee Guangzhi Cao admits to copying Tesla's Autopilot code — but denies accessing or making any use of the files after quitting.

Former Employee Admits to Copying Tesla’s Autopilot Code

But he denies giving it to the company’s Chinese "clone."

Tesla has the hardware. It's the software that's the problem.

Elon Musk: It'll take "massive effort" to create safe Autopilot

Software Snag

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet that it'll take a "massive effort" to create the Autopilot software needed to facilitate safe autonomous driving.

Elon Musk: It’ll Take “Massive Effort” to Create Safe Autopilot

And fully autonomous cars are going to cost way, way more.

The problem with Autopilot may be its name.

Idiot drivers can’t grasp that Teslas aren't fully autonomous

Blame Game

Drivers' misconception that Tesla's Autopilot can fully take over driving duties might be due to the system's name, according to a new report.

Idiot Drivers Can’t Grasp That Teslas Aren’t Fully Autonomous

But it might not be entirely their fault.

Video Appears To Show Man Asleep Behind Wheel Of Self-Driving Car On LA Freeway | NBC Nightly News

And he did so on one of the busiest freeways in the U.S.

"Fully sleeping" Tesla driver cruises 30 miles on Autopilot

Nap Time

A sleeping Tesla driver let Autopilot take the wheel for 30 miles on one of the busiest freeways in the U.S. — and his snooze appears deliberate.

“Fully Sleeping” Tesla Driver Cruises 30 Miles on Autopilot

He used a device designed to trick Autopilot into thinking he was awake.

Report: Tesla Autopilot "far less competent" than human driver

Autopilot Fail

Consumer Reports found that the latest version of Tesla's Autopilot that allows its cars to change lanes automatically "doesn’t work very well."

Report: Tesla Autopilot “Far Less Competent” Than Human Driver

"Navigate on Autopilot" might be causing Teslas to violate state laws.

He passed out with his hands on the steering wheel.

Drunk Tesla driver relies on Autopilot, gets busted by police

Low Road

Police in the Netherlands pulled over a drunk Tesla driver who fell asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle with Autopilot engaged.

Drunk Tesla Driver Relies on Autopilot, Gets Busted by Police

Yet another Tesla owner thought Autopilot could be his designated driver.

This marks the fourth fatal crash involving Autopilot.

Report: Tesla had Autopilot engaged during fatal Florida crash

Pattern Emerging

A Model 3 that crashed into the side of a tractor-trailer in Florida, killing the driver of the Tesla, had Autopilot engaged at the time of impact.

Report: Tesla Had Autopilot Engaged During Fatal Florida Crash

The driver didn't have his hands on the wheel just prior to impact.

Given the state the car was in, that's pretty incredible

Driver says Tesla "saved his life" during high-speed crash

Elon Saves

A driver says his Tesla saved his life during a crash, a claim that stands in stark contrast to those of a recently filed lawsuit against the carmaker.

Driver Says Tesla “Saved His Life” During a High-Speed Crash

He walked away from the wreck with just a few bruises.

Tesla marketed Autopilot as something it's not, alleges the lawsuit.

Tesla sued for role in deadly crash involving Autopilot

Tragic Ride

A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Tesla was responsible for the 2018 death of a man driving a Model X with Autopilot engaged.

Tesla Sued for Role in Deadly Crash Involving Autopilot

"Tesla is beta testing its Autopilot software on live drivers," according to the family's lawyer.

The company's latest safety data report is now available.

Tesla says Autopilot is statistically safer than a human driver

Safety First

A new Tesla safety report reveals an increase in Tesla crashes, but engaging Autopilot cuts the likelihood of a fender bender.

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