Tesla didn't add eye tracking to its cars because it was 'ineffective'

Tesla's autonomous driving technology is being called into question yet again. In the wake of a handful of fatal crashes, the electric car company reportedly considered adding eye-tracking technology to its self-driving automobiles, as part of an effort to make sure drivers used Autopilot safely and to reduce accidents. But several executives, including CEO Elon Musk, ultimately decided against the technology, due to its costly nature, possible ineffectiveness and potential to annoy drivers, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources close to the situation. Tesla reportedly considered adding eye tracking sensors to its vehicles to prevent crashes during Autopilot mode. That's despite developers of Tesla's Autopilot system saying there weren't enough safeguards to make sure drivers remained alert while operating the technology.