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South Korea fines Tesla drivers for FSD bypass

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South Korean authorities are investigating 80 Tesla drivers for illegally activating the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature on vehicles not approved for it. The drivers allegedly used imported hardware modules and shared tips online to bypass regional software locks and conceal activation logs. This crackdown carries potential penalties of up to two years in prison or a $15,000 fine, with authorities citing safety risks associated with unauthorized modifications. AI

IMPACT Potential for increased regulatory scrutiny on AI-driven vehicle features and user modifications.

RANK_REASON This is a regulatory action against users of a specific product feature, not a release by the manufacturer or a broader policy change.

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South Korea fines Tesla drivers for FSD bypass

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Newton Gitonga ·

    South Korea clamps down on Tesla drivers for unlocking restricted full self-driving feature, $15,000 fines and prison possible sentences — suspects imported hardware from Europe and China, then traded tips on concealing activation logs

    South Korean police have booked 80 Tesla owners for bypassing regional restrictions on Full Self-Driving (FSD), seizing 21 devices allegedly used to unlock the driver-assistance software. Some suspects reportedly built their own hardware using information from GitHub, while other…

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