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Everyone said the first death via SDC would be a massive setback. After the Uber death in Arizona, have we seen that massive setback? I'd argue not, I think you
by WhompingWindows 7y ago
Everyone said the first death via SDC would be a massive setback. After the Uber death in Arizona, have we seen that massive setback? I'd argue not, I think you are vastly over-estimating the risk aversion of the American public, which has allowed opioid epidemics, numerous pointless/corrupt foreign incursions, and allows the caging of children. Can we factually say we're a nation that highly values safety and human life?
The delay is mostly due to a lack of suitable EV's and suitable tech. If big business was ready, big business would ram this through as soon as it could generate a good profit or good PR.
- Steltek 7y agoThere are a lot of reasons Arizona didn't register on the radar much. 1) Arizona pretty much invited this problem through publicly denying oversight or responsibility. This is more a problem for Arizonians than it is for self driving tech. If things were done above board, there would be more questions and concern. 2) Everyone is used to Ubers driving badly, nearly killing other people, and generally escaping the law. This wouldn't be tolerated from Waymo/Google. 3) Deceitful PR with the camera footage painted this as solely the pedestrian's fault and not an alarming sensor/software issue.