Driverless Cars

[maltaron]

Reading in yesterdays DM about the driverless car "driver" who was killed in an accident because the sensors could'n't tell the difference between the sky and a white lorry. The designers of these cars commented that "more people will die before we get it right." As these cars are to be allowed on our motorways who will be held responsible when one ploughs into a white minibus full of children.

 

[Himaginn]

The designers of these cars commented that "more people will die before we get it right."

Did they say this?

I think the discussion about ethical dilemma is more interesting:

And that raises some difficult issues. How should the car be programmed to act in the event of an unavoidable accident? Should it minimize the loss of life, even if it means sacrificing the occupants, or should it protect the occupants at all costs?

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/542626/why-self-driving-cars-must-be-programmed-to-kill/

 

[conny]

As an aside, if someone posts a 'Trolling Post' why are all other 'Non-Trolling' replies deleted?

 

[DIYnot]

As an aside, if someone posts a 'Trolling Post' why are all other 'Non-Trolling' replies deleted?

Because they relate to that post which no longer exists and therefore are no longer relevant.

 

[Deleted member 63160]

As an aside, if someone posts a 'Trolling Post' why are all other 'Non-Trolling' replies deleted?

To protect Himmi who was caught well n truly trollin along.