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I'm curious of the legal implications and how this would play out, but I don't really think I understand how Google is responsible here. Was the driver not payi
by ar_lan 3y ago
I'm curious of the legal implications and how this would play out, but I don't really think I understand how Google is responsible here. Was the driver not paying attention?
IIUC Maps TOS calls out that actual conditions may differ from their updates. I wouldn't think Google is responsible when there is an accident in front of me on the road.
If anything, this just calls out maybe Google Maps is not as accurate as people always believe. There are competitors to use instead. It's also free - unless guaranteed as a public utility, I'm not sure I buy that there is any responsibility on Google here at all beyond "make sure to update regularly."
This really seems like it falls squarely on the driver (pay attention to road conditions, people!) and maybe the local government responsible for the bridge/roads.
- FartyMcFarter 3y ago> I don't really think I understand how Google is responsible here. Was the driver not paying attention? I would blame the government for not closing off the road before I would blame the driver.