Of course it would be nice if Tesla could just release some sort of API for giving inputs to their cars, coupled with a cast-iron waiver that makes clear that t

Of course it would be nice if Tesla could just release some sort of API for giving inputs to their cars, coupled with a cast-iron waiver that makes clear that they are not responsible for any consequences or damages. However, they know that won't hold up in the court of public awareness/opinion, and that if people messing with their Teslas end up causing lots of problems, that legislatures and regulators are more likely to clamp down on self-driving cars generally. Which is the opposite of what they want.