In a significant ruling, a Miami jury has determined that Tesla is partly liable for a fatal crash that occurred in 2019 involving its Autopilot feature. The jury awarded a total of $329 million in damages, which includes $200 million in punitive damages aimed at holding the company accountable for its role in the incident. This verdict is seen as a precedent that could potentially open the floodgates for similar lawsuits against Tesla, given the implications regarding the safety of driver-assistance technologies. Experts and attorneys involved in the case highlight that this ruling may have broader consequences for the automotive industry as it grapples with the complexities of autonomous and semi-autonomous driving systems.