Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Director of Autopilot software, testified as part of CEO Elon Musk’s trial initiated by shareholder claims. He acknowledged that the video was made with 3D mapping over a predefined route, and that test drivers intervened on many occasions. He also noted that the movie was designed to demonstrate the capabilities of self-driving technology rather than the technology’s current state. The video has been archived on Tesla’s website, with a tagline suggesting that the driver is merely present for legal reasons and that the car is driving itself.
