49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said his Tesla had Autopilot engaged when he crashed near downtown Palo Alto four weeks ago. He emphasized that he still considered the accident his fault, saying it was unclear whether the system malfunctioned or he accidentally disengaged it.

The incident adds another high-profile example to ongoing scrutiny of driver-assistance systems and how users understand their limits. Shanahan’s comments reinforce the central tension around partial automation: even when software is active, responsibility remains with the driver.