Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars amid skepticism (Update)
Tesla expects to have full self-driving cars in which humans won't have to touch the steering wheel around the second quarter of next year.
Apr 22, 2019
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The self-driving trolley problem: How will future AI systems make the most ethical choices for all of us?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making decisions in the fields of business, health care and manufacturing. But AI algorithms generally still get help from people applying checks and making the final call.
Nov 24, 2021
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NTSB: Tesla Autopilot, distracted driver caused fatal crash (Update)
Tesla's partially automated driving system steered an electric SUV into a concrete barrier on a Silicon Valley freeway because it was operating under conditions it couldn't handle and because the driver likely was distracted ...
Feb 25, 2020
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Crash tests show that proper repair is crucial for safety
Researchers at the University of Agder (UiA) conducted two full-scale crash tests at Farsund Airport Lista in December 2021. Preliminary findings show that vehicles that have been incorrectly repaired after a collision may ...
Apr 20, 2022
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Software tool helps cars and pedestrians safely and efficiently share the road
The light turns green. Then, suddenly, the sound of screeching brakes turns into the sickening crunch of metal on metal. A surprisingly high number of auto accidents—21% of all car crashes—occur at intersections with ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Passenger may be protected less than driver, says study
Front-seat passengers should know they may be getting less protection than the driver. A new study has taken a close look at what happens in certain types of crashes.
Jun 24, 2016 weblog
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Q&A with a legal expert: When a Tesla on autopilot kills someone, who is responsible?
In late 2019, Kevin George Aziz Riad's car sped off a California freeway, ran a red light, and crashed into another car, killing the two people inside. Riad's car, a Tesla Model S, was on Autopilot.
Mar 9, 2022
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Israeli company developing system to allow cars to learn how to drive through experience
(Tech Xplore)—Israel-based Mobileye has announced plans to build a self-driving system for cars that will be based on experiential learning—in contrast to most systems being tested today, which are directly programed ...
Oct 12, 2016 weblog
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AP review: At least 13 auto safety rules are years overdue
After their 16-year-old daughter died in a car crash, David and Wendy Mills wondered whether she would be alive if federal rules on rear seat belt warnings had been issued on time.
Oct 17, 2021
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Study finds big benefits in embracing vehicle safety tech
Alerting drivers to potential threats through "driver-assist" warning systems has been shown to reduce the odds of a crash. Using cameras or radar, each tool detects potentially dangerous anomalies, such as drifting from ...
Sep 4, 2019
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