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Hacker Geohot has announced the closure of the project autopilot Comma because of the pressure of the US authorities

A hacker named George Hotz better known as Geohot, is famous in the world nine years ago, when in 2007, was the first “unlock” the iPhone, forcing him to work with the networks of any operators, not just AT&T with a contract which it sold. Last year Hotz has again come to the attention of journalists, but the reason for attention to his person was not hacking new iPhone models, and the development of a set of Autonomous control for any cars.

To create an electronic system for driving assistance Hotz started his own company comma.ai. Kits planned to sell retail at a price of $1000. However, these plans did not come true: today, Geohot has announced the closure of the project. According to him, it has forced the American authorities, who questioned the safety of its product.

On his decision to George Hotz wrote on Twitter, which also published a photo of the letter received from the National Directorate of traffic safety on highways (NHTSA). According to hacker, on 28 October he received a letter from the US authorities. The Ministry immediately began communication with threats, so he decided to close the project One Comma.

The ban on the creation of an autopilot in a letter to NHTSA no. However, the Ministry advised not to hurry with the beginning of sales of the device so as to put them to carry out the necessary tests. The letter emphasized that the generated Comma product is equipment for vehicles and are subject to state regulation. As a result, the Ministry warned Hotz, that by law it must meet the security requirements.

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In NHTSA noted that you have authority to standardize systems driving. If a product is deemed unsafe for use on roads, it will mean a ban of sales of such devices. The Ministry also said that although the Comma and warned the driver to be behind the wheel, can be drivers who ignore these safety requirements.

About developing your own product with the function of the autopilot Hotz said in December last year. Journalists were able to test the operation of an unmanned vehicle and said that it works surprisingly well. Artificial intelligence system created by Hotz, engaged in self-training in the riding process.

Although there were those who questioned the idea of a hacker. Among them — the founder of Tesla’s Elon Musk. In his opinion, to create a workable autopilot system and integrate it into the electronics of the vehicle for only a month can not afford even a small company, not to mention one person. By the way, that Mask three years ago suggested that George Hotz a job in his company, but he refused, despite the promised multimillion-dollar contract.

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