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Mercedes takes all legal responsibility for any accidents caused during autonomous operation. So far, autonomous operation is limited to relatively few situati
by kuschku 3y ago
Mercedes takes all legal responsibility for any accidents caused during autonomous operation.
So far, autonomous operation is limited to relatively few situations, but most importantly it includes traffic jams (which is where human drivers quickly lose focus).
- mongol 3y agoWho will be in line for jail sentences if it comes to that?
- ricardobeat 3y agoThe vast majority of traffic accidents does not result in jailtime for anyone involved. Since algorithms cannot have malice, the only offense left is negligence which for companies usually means a heavy fine and/or legal restraints, maybe prosecution.
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- Dalewyn 3y agoI'm always terrified I will doze off without realizing when I'm in traffic jams. There's just so little stimulants that my brain demands going into standby mode.
- surfingdino 3y ago> "all legal responsibility" I have a feeling there is enough small print to allow them to wiggle out of most situations.
- herewego 3y agoThey are opening themselves up to massive liability even with “fine print” — this is meaningful and should not be disregarded. Just because there’s some super indem clause in their customer agreement doesn’t mean the courts will rule in its favor and not strike it out.