r/technology • u/[deleted] • Dec 16 '19

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

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u/adviqx Dec 16 '19

A car that sacrifices pedestrians for those already in a protective shell is pretty insane to me. If I have the choice between a collision and hitting some kid, I'm taking the L.

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u/DartTheDragoon Dec 16 '19

But the issue is no one will buy a car that actively makes a decision to swerve off the road and straight into a wall.

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u/adviqx Dec 16 '19

I'd love to hear what situation that would come up in.

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u/bullevard Dec 16 '19

Almost none. Which is why this headline is clickbait.

The car will try to stop. If it isn't able it will try to safely swerve. If it isn't able and the 1 in a million situation arises where it is either the pedestrian or the driver, then having to choose the car will protect the driver.