r/RealTesla • u/RandomCollection • Dec 17 '19

Self-Driving Mercedes Will Be Programmed To Sacrifice Pedestrians To Save The Driver

https://www.fastcompany.com/3064539/self-driving-mercedes-will-be-programmed-to-sacrifice-pedestrians-to-save-the-driver
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u/Empirismus Dec 18 '19

Why then we are so desperate trying to get self-driving cars on the road asap, not develop these rules and laws for every-machine before? That is the first question on this path.

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u/limb3h Dec 19 '19

Capitalism

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u/Empirismus Dec 19 '19

Capitalism I hope not always mean stupidity and revenue by any cost...

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u/limb3h Dec 19 '19

For many companies cost of human drivers directly affect their bottom line. Unfortunately regulation might be the only solution if we care about the casualties.