Liza Dixon
@lizadixon.bsky.social
PhD Candidate, HMI x Automated Driving. Advocate for human-centered automation. Stop autonowashing. Eat plants 🌱 lizadixon.com
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Liza Dixon
@lizadixon.bsky.social
· Apr 11
I’m Liza 👋 I’m currently working on my PhD in human-machine interaction in automated driving. My posts will include: pondering about future tech, food & cooking, nature, animals, reflections on stoicism, living compassionately, and life as an American living in Germany.
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Here's a basic study by AAA Foundation for Auto Safety, showing in practice what Liza Dixon's Autonowashing paper explains in theory: that overstating automation makes people use Level 2 driver assistance systems like Autopilot and "FSD" less safely.
aaafoundation.org/impact-of-in...
aaafoundation.org/impact-of-in...
Impact of Information on Consumer Understanding of a Partially Automated Driving System - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Subtle differences in consumer information can exert powerful influence on consumer expectations and understanding of active driving assistance systems. This study highlights the importance of ensurin...
aaafoundation.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Here's a basic study by AAA Foundation for Auto Safety, showing in practice what Liza Dixon's Autonowashing paper explains in theory: that overstating automation makes people use Level 2 driver assistance systems like Autopilot and "FSD" less safely.
aaafoundation.org/impact-of-in...
aaafoundation.org/impact-of-in...
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The term "Autonowashing" was coined in 2020, in a tweet as it so happens. What a lot of people still don't understand five years later is that misleading marketing actually makes human-in-loop systems less safe. It's not just about deception, it's about safety.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Autonowashing: The Greenwashing of Vehicle Automation
The presence of automation is growing in the domains of our homes, workplaces, and roadways. Vehicle automation in particular is raising critical huma…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The term "Autonowashing" was coined in 2020, in a tweet as it so happens. What a lot of people still don't understand five years later is that misleading marketing actually makes human-in-loop systems less safe. It's not just about deception, it's about safety.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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I can all but guarantee that Tesla isn't partnering with Uber because they are unable to provide the necessary evidence of safety validation. Uber was already involved in a fatal AV crash that killed their in-house development, they aren't going to run that risk again.
insideevs.com/news/751623/...
insideevs.com/news/751623/...
Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: ‘They Want To Do It Alone’
Both Tesla and Uber will launch Robotaxis in the U.S. this year. But they are not teaming up just yet.
insideevs.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I can all but guarantee that Tesla isn't partnering with Uber because they are unable to provide the necessary evidence of safety validation. Uber was already involved in a fatal AV crash that killed their in-house development, they aren't going to run that risk again.
insideevs.com/news/751623/...
insideevs.com/news/751623/...
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Brake pad dust can be more toxic than exhaust emissions, study says
Brake pad dust can be more toxic than exhaust emissions, study says
Research shows move to electric vehicles may not be enough to enable pollution from cars to be eradicated
Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found.
This research…
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Brake pad dust can be more toxic than exhaust emissions, study says
crazy asian fusion explosion 💥
cold purple potato noodles with toasted sesame oil, garlic, tofu, pak choi, green onions, purple onion, cucumber, bell pepper, ginger, soy sauce, Chinese & apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, black sesame seeds, kimchi, and hemp sriracha 🍜
#veganfood #vegan #cooking
cold purple potato noodles with toasted sesame oil, garlic, tofu, pak choi, green onions, purple onion, cucumber, bell pepper, ginger, soy sauce, Chinese & apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, black sesame seeds, kimchi, and hemp sriracha 🍜
#veganfood #vegan #cooking
February 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
crazy asian fusion explosion 💥
cold purple potato noodles with toasted sesame oil, garlic, tofu, pak choi, green onions, purple onion, cucumber, bell pepper, ginger, soy sauce, Chinese & apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, black sesame seeds, kimchi, and hemp sriracha 🍜
#veganfood #vegan #cooking
cold purple potato noodles with toasted sesame oil, garlic, tofu, pak choi, green onions, purple onion, cucumber, bell pepper, ginger, soy sauce, Chinese & apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, black sesame seeds, kimchi, and hemp sriracha 🍜
#veganfood #vegan #cooking
Look what we did to wolves
February 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Look what we did to wolves
Blown away by how delicious these vegan matcha crinkle cookies turned out—crispy and gooey all at once 🥰
#baking #veganfood #plantbased
#baking #veganfood #plantbased
February 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Blown away by how delicious these vegan matcha crinkle cookies turned out—crispy and gooey all at once 🥰
#baking #veganfood #plantbased
#baking #veganfood #plantbased
Don't lose the plot.
This near decade long #autonowashing campaign has left many disappointed, some with property damage, and has cost others their lives.
It will take significantly more than an upgrade to Hardware 3 to bring the Teslas on-road to truly "full self-driving" status.
This near decade long #autonowashing campaign has left many disappointed, some with property damage, and has cost others their lives.
It will take significantly more than an upgrade to Hardware 3 to bring the Teslas on-road to truly "full self-driving" status.
Elon Musk reveals Elon Musk was wrong about Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk reveals Elon Musk was wrong about Full Self-Driving
For nearly nine years, Elon Musk has promised Tesla vehicles had the hardware needed to support a self-driving car. This week, he made his latest admission that many are not. Musk said on a conference call Wednesday evening that Tesla cars equipped with…
tcrn.ch
January 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Don't lose the plot.
This near decade long #autonowashing campaign has left many disappointed, some with property damage, and has cost others their lives.
It will take significantly more than an upgrade to Hardware 3 to bring the Teslas on-road to truly "full self-driving" status.
This near decade long #autonowashing campaign has left many disappointed, some with property damage, and has cost others their lives.
It will take significantly more than an upgrade to Hardware 3 to bring the Teslas on-road to truly "full self-driving" status.
Reposted by Liza Dixon
say true things. share facts from sources you trust and verified. say what you lived and know. know what you don't know. listen. ask questions. remain curious and caring. when you learn something new, take it in and share what this new info changes, if anything, for you.
January 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
say true things. share facts from sources you trust and verified. say what you lived and know. know what you don't know. listen. ask questions. remain curious and caring. when you learn something new, take it in and share what this new info changes, if anything, for you.
[NOT] BREAKING: "NVIDIA: Fully autonomous cars are [still] 'not close' to production reality"
There have been advancements over the past decade, but we're still far from the consumer production AV dream that was promised www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/tec... @autocarofficial.bsky.social #autonowashing
There have been advancements over the past decade, but we're still far from the consumer production AV dream that was promised www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/tec... @autocarofficial.bsky.social #autonowashing
Nvidia: fully autonomous cars 'not close' to production reality | Autocar
"If one firm makes one mistake, the whole industry gets pushed back a few years," says tech giant expert
www.autocar.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[NOT] BREAKING: "NVIDIA: Fully autonomous cars are [still] 'not close' to production reality"
There have been advancements over the past decade, but we're still far from the consumer production AV dream that was promised www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/tec... @autocarofficial.bsky.social #autonowashing
There have been advancements over the past decade, but we're still far from the consumer production AV dream that was promised www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/tec... @autocarofficial.bsky.social #autonowashing
Reposted by Liza Dixon
Beef has a climate problem. Facing it requires we look beyond greenwashing and focus on hard truths.
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
Greenwashing and denial won’t solve beef’s enormous climate problems
I’ll admit it: I like beef. Like many Americans, I was brought up to believe that beef was a central part of a traditional family meal. My mom made it. My kids ate it. Marketing campaigns told me it w...
drawdown.org
January 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Beef has a climate problem. Facing it requires we look beyond greenwashing and focus on hard truths.
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
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They want you to think Community Notes has all the integrity of Wikipedia, but with none of the governance structures that make Wikipedia what it is.
To mangle a reference, if they wanted Wikipedia, they would have invented Wikipedia.
To mangle a reference, if they wanted Wikipedia, they would have invented Wikipedia.
January 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
They want you to think Community Notes has all the integrity of Wikipedia, but with none of the governance structures that make Wikipedia what it is.
To mangle a reference, if they wanted Wikipedia, they would have invented Wikipedia.
To mangle a reference, if they wanted Wikipedia, they would have invented Wikipedia.
The auto industry in Germany is in turmoil but what a time for students—the number of internships/other student positions is going up up up 📈
January 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The auto industry in Germany is in turmoil but what a time for students—the number of internships/other student positions is going up up up 📈
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Good to remember that everything in the market is still not FSD regardless of marketing.
Classic #autonowashing headline—there are zero self-driving cars launching for sale in 2026. All cars available now* and in 2026 require driver supervision.
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Pricing revealed for new self-driving cars launching in 2026 that aim to compete with Tesla https://bit.ly/3PvInHm
January 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Good to remember that everything in the market is still not FSD regardless of marketing.
Classic #autonowashing headline—there are zero self-driving cars launching for sale in 2026. All cars available now* and in 2026 require driver supervision.
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Pricing revealed for new self-driving cars launching in 2026 that aim to compete with Tesla https://bit.ly/3PvInHm
January 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Classic #autonowashing headline—there are zero self-driving cars launching for sale in 2026. All cars available now* and in 2026 require driver supervision.
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Enjoy your driver assistance COMFORT features. They are not safety features.
Keep your eyes on the road 🙏
Reposted by Liza Dixon
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/1...
Part 4: Marketing Restrictions
78.2.2.a
A person commits an offence if...
the person uses, or causes or permits the use of, a restricted term in connection with the promotion or supply of a road vehicle
#autonowashing
Part 4: Marketing Restrictions
78.2.2.a
A person commits an offence if...
the person uses, or causes or permits the use of, a restricted term in connection with the promotion or supply of a road vehicle
#autonowashing
Automated Vehicles Act 2024
www.legislation.gov.uk
November 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/1...
Part 4: Marketing Restrictions
78.2.2.a
A person commits an offence if...
the person uses, or causes or permits the use of, a restricted term in connection with the promotion or supply of a road vehicle
#autonowashing
Part 4: Marketing Restrictions
78.2.2.a
A person commits an offence if...
the person uses, or causes or permits the use of, a restricted term in connection with the promotion or supply of a road vehicle
#autonowashing
Reposted by Liza Dixon
City Library at Mailänder Platz, Stuttgart, Germany. Opened in 2001, the library is known for its cube-like architecture. It has nine floors and a collection of 500,000 books and media. 📚📖 Image by Tobias Fischer on Unsplash.
#library #libraries #books
#library #libraries #books
January 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
City Library at Mailänder Platz, Stuttgart, Germany. Opened in 2001, the library is known for its cube-like architecture. It has nine floors and a collection of 500,000 books and media. 📚📖 Image by Tobias Fischer on Unsplash.
#library #libraries #books
#library #libraries #books
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“Rejection is the default state.”
It’s true for anyone trying to accomplish something of meaning, whether that’s a publication or something bigger like finding a partner, a job, etc
With such limited time in life, rejection must also be our default state, so that we can live the life that we want
It’s true for anyone trying to accomplish something of meaning, whether that’s a publication or something bigger like finding a partner, a job, etc
With such limited time in life, rejection must also be our default state, so that we can live the life that we want
January 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Rejection is the default state.”
It’s true for anyone trying to accomplish something of meaning, whether that’s a publication or something bigger like finding a partner, a job, etc
With such limited time in life, rejection must also be our default state, so that we can live the life that we want
It’s true for anyone trying to accomplish something of meaning, whether that’s a publication or something bigger like finding a partner, a job, etc
With such limited time in life, rejection must also be our default state, so that we can live the life that we want
Why aren’t more ppl concerned about antibiotic resistance?!
Often I hear ppl say that they “don’t take antibiotics”. Yet they’re consuming animal products routinely, which often contain antibiotics—this is a major cause of our resistance problem
70% of all antibiotics used are given to livestock 😱
Often I hear ppl say that they “don’t take antibiotics”. Yet they’re consuming animal products routinely, which often contain antibiotics—this is a major cause of our resistance problem
70% of all antibiotics used are given to livestock 😱
Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’
Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’
As superbugs spread across the globe, death rates from antimicrobial resistance are set to double, says England’s former chief medical officer
Dame Sally Davies has a straightforward message about the coming year. We face a growing antibiotic emergency…
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Why aren’t more ppl concerned about antibiotic resistance?!
Often I hear ppl say that they “don’t take antibiotics”. Yet they’re consuming animal products routinely, which often contain antibiotics—this is a major cause of our resistance problem
70% of all antibiotics used are given to livestock 😱
Often I hear ppl say that they “don’t take antibiotics”. Yet they’re consuming animal products routinely, which often contain antibiotics—this is a major cause of our resistance problem
70% of all antibiotics used are given to livestock 😱
“Deplore violence, and then be curious about where it’s coming from.” - @anandwrites.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 10:38 AM
“Deplore violence, and then be curious about where it’s coming from.” - @anandwrites.bsky.social
🚨 PSA: DO NOT USE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS 🚨
See this powdery pink substance on the parsley?
It's tiny fragments of PLASTIC from the cutting board.
Always opt for natural materials, plus have a dedicated board & cleaning procedure for handling sensitive raw ingredients.
See this powdery pink substance on the parsley?
It's tiny fragments of PLASTIC from the cutting board.
Always opt for natural materials, plus have a dedicated board & cleaning procedure for handling sensitive raw ingredients.
December 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM
🚨 PSA: DO NOT USE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS 🚨
See this powdery pink substance on the parsley?
It's tiny fragments of PLASTIC from the cutting board.
Always opt for natural materials, plus have a dedicated board & cleaning procedure for handling sensitive raw ingredients.
See this powdery pink substance on the parsley?
It's tiny fragments of PLASTIC from the cutting board.
Always opt for natural materials, plus have a dedicated board & cleaning procedure for handling sensitive raw ingredients.
I think the drones are part of a highly classified U.S. military project. I expect that in some time after the main objectives are achieved, they will issue a statement that it was a U.S. military project and give some high level, easily digested explanation for the activity and initial secrecy.
December 16, 2024 at 10:50 AM
I think the drones are part of a highly classified U.S. military project. I expect that in some time after the main objectives are achieved, they will issue a statement that it was a U.S. military project and give some high level, easily digested explanation for the activity and initial secrecy.
Thinking about Christmas foods for next week 💭🎄
A few years ago, I made this plant-based, vegan bake brie!
It’s super easy, customizable, and a crowd-pleaser for dairy-free or dairy-free curious guests 😋
itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-baked-... #veganfood
A few years ago, I made this plant-based, vegan bake brie!
It’s super easy, customizable, and a crowd-pleaser for dairy-free or dairy-free curious guests 😋
itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-baked-... #veganfood
Vegan Baked Brie in Puff Pastry!
The perfect holiday appetizer! Homemade easy-to-make vegan brie cheese is paired with cranberry sauce, walnuts, and wrapped up in flaky crispy puff pastry.
itdoesnttastelikechicken.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Thinking about Christmas foods for next week 💭🎄
A few years ago, I made this plant-based, vegan bake brie!
It’s super easy, customizable, and a crowd-pleaser for dairy-free or dairy-free curious guests 😋
itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-baked-... #veganfood
A few years ago, I made this plant-based, vegan bake brie!
It’s super easy, customizable, and a crowd-pleaser for dairy-free or dairy-free curious guests 😋
itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-baked-... #veganfood
How to anger Germans:
1. Enter the train before others have had a chance to get off
2. Wear Birkenstocks to early or too late in the season (your assumed-to-be cold feet are painful for them to see)
3. Lingering in the left lane
4. Being slow at the grocery check-out
5. Not having “the paper”
1. Enter the train before others have had a chance to get off
2. Wear Birkenstocks to early or too late in the season (your assumed-to-be cold feet are painful for them to see)
3. Lingering in the left lane
4. Being slow at the grocery check-out
5. Not having “the paper”
December 14, 2024 at 4:36 PM
How to anger Germans:
1. Enter the train before others have had a chance to get off
2. Wear Birkenstocks to early or too late in the season (your assumed-to-be cold feet are painful for them to see)
3. Lingering in the left lane
4. Being slow at the grocery check-out
5. Not having “the paper”
1. Enter the train before others have had a chance to get off
2. Wear Birkenstocks to early or too late in the season (your assumed-to-be cold feet are painful for them to see)
3. Lingering in the left lane
4. Being slow at the grocery check-out
5. Not having “the paper”