Broadcast Leaders Criticize Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio
Tesla's decision to eliminate FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has sparked criticism from broadcasters, who warn that it puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
- Tesla is the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely.
- The move comes as Congress considers the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is among! those troubled by the exclusion, with Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley speaking out against the decision.
Author's summary: Tesla's FM radio cut sparks criticism from broadcasters.