As a previously mostly-content Tesla owner, these Autopilot updates are a big step back in safety. The “checking for eyes on the road” feature is now so aggressive it will loudly beep at me and flash warnings anytime I even look at the touchscreen to change the temperature while autopilot is engaged. On a straight freeway. Then what’s the goddamn use of having a single touchscreen control everything?
Honestly, Autopilot/Autosteer was fine. For years. It’s a driver aide which, just like regular old dumb cruise-control, makes driving a little less tiring but still obviously requires the user to pay attention. It’s just irresponsible drivers and Tesla’s own “it’s self driving” advertising ruining it for everyone.