- The SEC is investigating Elon Musk over potential ties to claims Tesla has made about its self-driving software, Bloomberg reported.
- The publication said the probe is part of a larger investigation into Autopilot.
- It's not the first time the SEC has investigated Musk.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Elon Musk over any involvement he had in Tesla's marketing of its self-driving software, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
The news publication cited an individual with knowledge of the issue and said the probe is part of an investigation into Tesla's claims about its driver-assist Autopilot software.
Tesla first released its Autopilot driver assist feature in 2014. The software is built into all current Teslas and enables the car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically within its lane.
In 2016, the electric-car maker announced its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software as an enhancement to Autopilot using the video "Full Self-Driving Hardware on All Teslas" to promote its capabilities. FSD is a beta add-on that enables the vehicle to automatically change lanes, enter and exit highways, recognize stop signs and traffic lights, and park. The software still requires a licensed driver to monitor the system at all times.
It's not the first time the SEC has investigated Musk, who in 2018settled fraud charges brought by the agency.
Musk, Tesla, and the SEC did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment ahead of publication.
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