The U.S. safety agency has given Tesla until Sept. 30 to explain its self‑certification process for the autonomous Cybercab robotaxi, intensifying scrutiny of AI‑driven vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday that Tesla must respond to a series of questions by September 30 regarding its self‑certified autonomous Cybercab robotaxi.
The inquiry focuses on whether the company followed proper safety protocols and documentation when certifying the vehicle without external review, a practice that regulators say could mask AI‑related risks.
The move comes as AI developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Alphabet’s teams collaborate on advanced models, highlighting growing regulatory attention across the broader artificial‑intelligence landscape.