The imperialistic tendencies of GAFAM—those dominant American tech giants—are becoming harder to ignore and now extend to Tesla. The company, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has exhibited a similar arrogance that knows no bounds. I spent nearly $4,000 on the enhanced autopilot feature, only to have it disabled without just cause, allegedly for not paying enough attention while driving. This is utterly unfounded; Tesla’s algorithms are flawed. But Tesla presumes to know what’s best for you.Tesla, I demand a refund of the $4,000 I paid for this malfunctioning feature. We all need to be vigilant, as the next step will involve these algorithms preventing us from driving altogether. The company’s behaviour mirrors its CEO’s erratic tendencies.It’s high time for the European Union to investigate this scandal.
