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A Miami jury will decide the extent of Tesla’s liability in a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot system. The trial centers on the death of Naibel Benavides, struck by a Tesla Model S operating with Autopilot engaged. While the driver, George McGee, has admitted to inattentiveness, the core question revolves around Autopilot’s role in the incident. Tesla contends that McGee’s actions, specifically pressing the accelerator, superseded the system’s control. The plaintiffs, however, argue that Autopilot should have provided a more robust warning to avert the collision. The verdict will have significant implications, potentially establishing a legal precedent for the burgeoning field of driver-assistance technologies and their associated responsibilities in accident scenarios.