autopilot

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"When I look back now and realise how severe things were, I think at the time I was on autopilot," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The research, published in Psychology & Health, found that about two thirds of daily behaviors begin automatically, essentially running on "autopilot" because they have become routine.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Tesla’s FSD system carries more features than its autopilot package, which the company describes as a standard advanced driver assistance system that is meant to enhance safety and convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Earlier this year, a Miami jury ruled that Tesla was partly responsible for a fatal crash involving its autopilot system and must pay the victims $240 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

“Thanks for all the prayers and stuff,” I said on autopilot, turning to hold out a flyer.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas