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Having to add 'I think' indicates that we can't even say with complete assurance that they're programmed not to hit people. While they're - probably - programmed not to, we have no idea of the priorities in their algorithms.
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we can't even say with complete assurance that they're programmed not to hit people.
Agreed, the cars that will become commonplace on our roads don't exist yet. I'm optimistic though that the technology will eventually remove erratic and aggressive human behaviour from lethal heavy vehicles, which make our environment less habitable for normal people, i.e those not travelling in a protective metal box.
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Let's be honest, there's no way a company will make that call. It'll be in an option menu when you set the car up:
- do you want to engage utilitarian mode? Opt in/out
- do you want to engage selfish cunt mode? Opt in /out
- do you want to engage utilitarian mode? Opt in/out
William.
hugo7
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what you mean, though.