Tech CEO Calls for Tesla Boycott Over Self-Driving Concerns in Super Bowl Ad Campaign

The Super Bowl ad campaign led by tech entrepreneur Dan O’Dowd against Tesla’s self-driving capabilities has sparked controversy once again. O’Dowd’s organization, “The Dawn Project,” aims to highlight the dangers of Tesla’s self-driving software and urges consumers to boycott Tesla products and stock.

The ads, airing during the Super Bowl, emphasize the risks associated with Tesla’s self-driving features, citing incidents where Tesla vehicles allegedly failed to detect obstacles and caused accidents. O’Dowd argues that Tesla’s self-driving software is defective and poses a threat to public safety.

Despite Tesla’s warnings in its owner manuals regarding the limitations of its self-driving programs, O’Dowd insists that the company has not adequately addressed the shortcomings of its technology. The Dawn Project claims to have evidence of Tesla’s self-driving features malfunctioning in various road conditions.

This year’s ad campaign features real crash footage allegedly involving Tesla vehicles with activated Autopilot features, further fueling concerns about the safety of Tesla’s self-driving technology. O’Dowd hopes to raise awareness among consumers and pressure Tesla to improve its self-driving software or remove it from the market entirely.

The campaign’s budget has decreased slightly from last year, with ads airing in fewer and smaller media markets. However, O’Dowd remains determined to amplify the conversation surrounding Tesla’s self-driving capabilities and hold the company accountable for any potential safety risks.