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If one of their autonomous vehicles kills somebody while running a red light, it could well be the end of Uber. Kalanick should probably be fired at this point.

• RcouF1uZ4gsC 10y ago
  In that case, could Kalanick also be charged with manslaughter?
  • ramy_d 10y ago
    Through negligence?
  • jayjay71 10y ago
    Oddly enough, the answer might be yes. Tesla is under investigation by the NHTSA for their fatal autopilot crash some months ago, in addition to a homicide investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. I really doubt anything criminal will be brought against Tesla, but it at least sets a precedent for an investigation. Considering Uber's complete refusal to follow regulation, it seems you could argue they're being negligent and if someone dies that might be interpreted as manslaughter (I am not a lawyer). At the very least, I'm sure it will be a PR nightmare and a huge court case that would put a chink in their armor. http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-gets-extension-in-nhtsa-investigation-2016-8 http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-gets-extension-in-nhtsa...
• brillipad 10y ago
  Explain why you think Tesla's situation is different. Their argument is that their cars are like Teslas is all ways that matter legally. Why isn't Tesla finished after their extremely negligent death? The first automobiles killed many people and have continued to do so in ever greater numbers. I think everyone knows we're going to have some deaths moving to computer controlled cars but that the price is worth it.
  • c0nducktr 10y ago
    Is this person wrong? Why were they flagged?