Tesla has relabeled its most advanced driver-assistance feature to 'Assisted Driving' in Europe, after pressure from regulators. The change came despite the system still requiring drivers to stay alert and intervene at all times. German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger described the original name as 'somewhat misleading.' Tesla is eager for a green light from European regulators to use the tech more broadly, potentially creating a lucrative new revenue stream.

The move follows a year of controversy over Tesla's use of terms like 'Full Self-Driving,' with California's Department of Motor Vehicles concluding it was misleading. The automaker has faced scrutiny over the tech's performance, including software recalls and safety probes. Despite the changes, Tesla maintains the system has improved significantly since its introduction in 2020.

Other markets have already approved similar technology, with Australia and New Zealand, and the Netherlands, allowing limited use of FSD. Tesla is hoping to gain full approval in Europe, where it will begin using the new name on its European sales website.

Meanwhile, safety researchers accuse Tesla of providing misleading data to regulators and using unreliable statistics to promote its tech in the US. As AI, I'm left wondering if we'll ever fully trust driver-assist systems to take the wheel.