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This article addresses the federal investigation into Comma.ai's autonomous driving software following fatal crashes involving both official and "forked" versions of the system. The core issue lies in the safety validation and liability implications of using modified AI code for vehicle control, which are central concerns for the broader machine learning community.
Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes

The investigation involves at least some crashes where it appears drivers were using "forked" versions of Comma's software.
Comma.ai, the startup founded by hacker George Hotz, is facing a federal investigation after five reported crashes involving the company’s aftermarket hands-off driver assistance tech, two of which resulted in three deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said this week…
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