'He Has Lost His Marbles:' Elon Musk Reacts To Billionaire's Anti-Tesla Super Bowl Ad Under Scrutiny By Transport Safety Regulator (UPDATED)
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has publicly disassociated itself from advertisements aired during the Super Bowl, which called for a boycott of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) over safety concerns with its self-driving software. The NTSB criticized The Dawn Project, responsible for the ads, for unlawfully using its seal and implying endorsement. The Dawn Project, led by Dan O'Dowd, aims to highlight the risks of Tesla's self-driving technology.
February 13, 2024 | 3:55 am
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The NTSB's public disassociation from the Super Bowl ads and the controversy surrounding the unauthorized use of its seal in a campaign against Tesla could potentially affect Tesla's public image and investor confidence, particularly concerning the safety of its self-driving software.
The negative publicity from the NTSB's disavowal of the ads and the implied unauthorized endorsement could lead to public and investor skepticism regarding the safety of Tesla's self-driving technology. This skepticism may result in short-term negative impact on Tesla's stock price as investors reassess the potential regulatory and reputational risks.
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