A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla must pay over $240 million to the families of victims involved in a deadly 2019 crash linked to its Autopilot feature. The decision, reached after a four-year legal battle, could pave the way for more lawsuits against Tesla over its self-driving technology.

Editor’s Note: This case highlights growing scrutiny over Tesla's Autopilot system and raises big questions about accountability in autonomous driving. With such a massive payout, it could embolden others to take legal action, potentially forcing Tesla—and the auto industry at large—to rethink how these technologies are tested and marketed. For consumers, it’s a stark reminder that "driver-assist" doesn’t mean "hands-off."