Tesla activates cabin camera for monitoring drivers using Autopilot

Tesla has reportedly activated the in-car camera on its electric vehicles to monitor driver attentiveness when using the automaker's partially self-driving car technology. The move qualifies as something of a concession toward safety watchdogs, who have criticized the company for not doing enough to prevent drivers from misusing its Autopilot system. Several other automakers have also deployed in-car cameras with eye-tracking capability to ensure that people keep their focus on the road while using hands-free or partially autonomous driving systems. They include General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. Typically, when drivers take their eyes off the road for more than a few seconds, the systems sound an alert.