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In reply to the discussion: If an autonomous vehicle carrying a passenger (the owner) is going to crash, what should it hit? [View all]EarlG
(22,728 posts)22. All other systems in a car are designed to protect the driver
I think? Is there any system in a car which is designed to protect the life of a pedestrian over the life of the driver, in any circumstance?
It seems counterintuitive because I think wed like to imagine that if we were in such a situation, we would drive ourselves into the building rather than hit the child. But at the same time, I cant imagine that people would feel comfortable buying a car that might choose to murder them if its algorithms determined that a pedestrians life was more valuable at any given moment.
Maybe they should just make it an option in the cars settings. In the event of a potentially fatal collision, protect me, or In the event of a potentially fatal collision, protect pedestrians.
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If an autonomous vehicle carrying a passenger (the owner) is going to crash, what should it hit? [View all]
Renew Deal
Jan 2022
OP
Wait. What did I just say. Oh, dear after more thought it would be the brick wall.
Polly Hennessey
Jan 2022
#5
the passenger made the decision to own and ride in a self driving car... let them take the risk
Demovictory9
Jan 2022
#34