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Since the Vision Pro went on sale last week, the expensive augmented reality headset could be seen in a variety of unusual places: from the gym to airplanes. However, after one owner was spotted wearing a headset while driving a Tesla Cybertruck on the highway, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a warning, reminding people to use common sense.
Reminder—ALL advanced driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to be in control and fully engaged in the driving task at all times. pic.twitter.com/OpPy36mOgC
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) February 5, 2024
In a post on X (Twitter) along with an excerpt from the original video, Buttigieg reiterated that “ALL modern driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to remain in control and fully engaged in the driving process at all times.” Likewise, Apple's headset comes with a slew of warnings advising users not to use it while “driving a moving vehicle” or in “any other safety-sensitive situations.”
After Secretary Buttigieg's post, the creator of the original video, Dante Lentini, told the media that the footage was a “parody” made with friends, and the headset was only worn for 30-40 seconds while driving. In addition, Lentini claims that the footage of his arrest was staged as part of the hoax.
It's important to note that the Cybertruck comes standard with Tesla's Autopilot system. But this feature has not yet been activated for the first wave of Founder's Edition cars. This means that Lentini was driving on the highway with the headset on his head without the aid of any advanced driver assistance systems.
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