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Chinese drivers have figured out a silly way to fool Tesla Autopilot and it involves doll heads

Chinese Tesla owners are reportedly using miniature doll heads, photos, and blinking screens to trick Autopilot’s driver-monitoring cameras into thinking they are paying attention....

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Jun 13, 2026

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Chinese drivers have figured out a silly way to fool Tesla Autopilot and it involves doll heads

AI Insight:This hack highlights the potential vulnerabilities of semi-autonomous driving systems and raises concerns about driver safety

Chinese Tesla owners are reportedly using miniature doll heads, photos, and blinking screens to trick Autopilot’s driver-monitoring cameras into thinking they are paying attention. This clever exploit takes advantage of the system's reliance on visual cues to determine whether a human driver is actively controlling the vehicle. By placing a doll head or screen in the driver's seat, owners can potentially bypass the system's safety features and engage Autopilot, even when no one is actually driving. This development has sparked concerns among safety experts and regulators, who are now questioning the robustness of Tesla's Autopilot system and its ability to prevent accidents caused by distracted or inattentive drivers.