Tesla is pushing back against narratives surrounding its Autopilot system following a fatal crash in Texas, according to TechCrunch. Whether Autopilot was actively engaged, manually overridden by the driver, or malfunctioning remains unclear — a distinction investigators say will likely become evident only after they complete their analysis of the vehicle's data logs. The case underscores ongoing questions about autonomous driving safety and accountability.

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