Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures at Twitter are now impacting the very agency responsible for overseeing the safety of his Tesla vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has launched investigations into fatal crashes involving Tesla cars, has confirmed job cuts.
While the NHTSA describes the number of positions eliminated as “modest,” the move comes amid Musk’s vocal criticism of the agency. He has previously accused the NHTSA of hindering advancements in self-driving technology through its investigations and recalls. This development raises questions about the potential impact on the agency’s ability to effectively regulate and investigate safety concerns related to Tesla’s autonomous driving systems.
