A device that promises hands-off driving for cars people already own is under federal scrutiny.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation on September 21 into devices made by Comma AI, the startup founded by security hacker George Hotz, who is no longer managing day-to-day operations but remains a major owner.
Regulators said vehicles equipped with the devices struck slow-moving or stopped vehicles in their lanes. Eleven people were injured, and three people died across the five reported crashes, according to the Office of Defects Investigation.
“ODI has confirmed that the systems were powered on or…
