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autopilot

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /
NOUN
automatic pilot
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But Etchells said despite his wariness about this, the Age of Autopilot report is useful in suggesting people may be growing more aware of their phone habits.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Karpathy remained at Tesla until 2022, shortly after layoffs hit the Autopilot unit.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

According to Tesla’s marketing materials for Autopilot and Full Self-Drive mode, “the system is designed to be able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

California’s DMV avoided suspending Tesla after the company clarified marketing for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Since Tesla released its Autopilot system in 2015, carmakers have been locked in a fierce arms race to advance automated-driving technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026




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