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U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is calling on Tesla to rebrand its Autopilot feature, warning that the name encourages drivers to rely too heavily on the technology.

In the wake of an NBC10 Boston investigation, Sen. Ed Markey is calling on Tesla to rebrand its autopilot system, saying that the name is misleading to drivers and encouraging them to rely too much on the technology.

Reacting to an NBC10 Boston investigation about a Tesla driver who said he fell asleep at the wheel for 14 miles, Sen. Edward Markey is calling for answers.