“Who knows what happened when I turned around, whether [autopilot] malfunctioned or whether I knocked it off I don't know yet. But regardless, it's always your fault. Whether you're on autopilot or not, you can't take your eyes off the road. It's a partnership, driving, you don't just turn it over to a computer.”

Kyle Shanahan · said 2026-08-08 · reported 2026-08-08

Shanahan said he was using autopilot in his Tesla Model S when the accident occurred after he dropped his phone and took his eyes off the road.