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In reply to the discussion: Your concerns about technology are pure BS. Leave those poor corporations alone [View all]Glassunion
(10,201 posts)Again, to my point. Is it all or nothing? Should progress be halted on this technology because of an 11 mile stretch of interstate in a nation of over 2 1/2 million miles of paved roads?
Which brings me to a larger point. Do the risks outweigh the reward? Currently, when compared mile for mile, autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles have caused fewer accidents and deaths then humans have. Most folks, like myself who are supportive of the technology are not saying that it is without flaws, nor are we saying that there should not be regulation and oversight. I personally feel it does not have to be perfect, only better. I'm a data driven individual, and for well over the past 100 years, humans have proved that they are nowhere even remotely close to perfect. 94% of all motor vehicle accidents are caused by humans. If autonomous capabilities of vehicles, not even full autonomy can reduce accidents by even 10% would that be worth it? Would the mobility and independence these technologies could provide to those who cannot drive be worth it?