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Tesla Self-Driving Accident Leaves Montreal Man With Hefty Bill

After a parking mishap, a Tesla owner voices concerns over the Smart Summon feature and legal ambiguities in driverless technology usage. When George Ghazzoul opted for a Tesla, it was not merely the sleek design that appealed to him but a profound admiration for technological innovation. "The real allure was the continuous software updates and the exciting new features that came with them," he explained. However, his enthusiasm took a downturn after a recent incident involving Tesla's Smart Summon feature—a tool that lets the car autonomously navigate to the owner using GPS. This feature promises convenience akin to a personal valet, but for Ghazzoul, it led to an unfortunate event at the Fairview Shopping Centre on April 10. Intending to demonstrate the feature's capability, he activated Smart Summon to retrieve his car. Unfortunately, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and sideswiped an adjacent car, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage. Following the accident...