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FTC Probes Car Tech Misleading Claims | Helena News
The FTC is sounding the alarm on carmakers’ potentially misleading marketing of driver-assist tech, warning that overstating capabilities could trick drivers into false confidence—and put lives at risk. New findings reveal companies are using language that implies systems can drive themselves, even though human supervision is still mandatory. With features like adaptive cruise and lane-keeping becoming more common, the agency is investigating how well warnings keep drivers alert and whether current messaging prevents dangerous overreliance. Their mission? To ensure honest, safety-first…
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