CHINESE DRIVERS BYPASS TESLA AUTOPILOT SAFETY CHECKS
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A growing market of DIY gadgets in China allows drivers to circumvent Tesla's distracted-driving safeguards. Tiny plastic heads, blinking screens, and celebrity figurines trick the vehicle's camera into thinking the driver is paying attention.
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