Latest is that the woman stepped into the traffic lane mid block, however as 'human' drivers we try our best to avoid hitting those who screw up...such as a kid chasing a ball into the street. I wonder if these autonomous systems can do a violent evasive swerve versus just slamming on the brakes when the 'sensor' detects an 'obstacle'?? That victim ain't coming back no matter how many 'CTL-ALT-DEL'. RIP
Also revealed is that the (backup) driver behind the wheel was a felon who had done time for attempted armed robbery...usually a dis-qualifier for ride share employment. (Arizona ??) Uber could be hit with criminal charges as well as the civil liability.
Personally I hate the idea of computers in cars...my only concession (if I was King) would be an ECM for ignition and fuel injection...BUT it would have a replacement cost of $100 or less! Keep the 'chips' out of the brakes, steering, and throttle.
[(The late) Prof Stephen Hawking, has said that efforts to create thinking machines pose a threat to our very existence.
He told the BBC:"The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race."
Prof Hawking says the primitive forms of artificial intelligence developed so far have already proved very useful, but he fears the consequences of creating something that can match or surpass humans.
"It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever increasing rate," he said.
"Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn't compete,
and would be superseded."]
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