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Re:Apple Is Said to Be Rethinking Strategy on Self-Driving Cars by jellicle on Saturday September 10, 2016 @12:37PM (#12469912)
Probably the most advantageous part of fully computerized cars will be DRM and part management. Like your printer which refuses to print black because the yellow cartridge (which is half full) is past its expiration date, your car will in the future refuse to drive because the dealer hasn't changed its oil with the DRM oil filter in the past 1500 miles.

Mandatory adherence to the OEM's maintenance schedule (and every appointment dealer-only!) is every car maker's dream.

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Re:Apple Is Said to Be Rethinking Strategy on Self-Driving Cars by astrodust on Sunday September 11, 2016 @07:31PM (#12476250)
Although you're right, they probably will just force maintenance at particular intervals, it would be nice if the car could do a quick self-test that, if it fails, it'll refuse to drive, or at least drive quickly.

Low tire pressure? Breaks not operating outside of acceptable parameters? Tires behaving strangely? It's manual or nothing at that point.

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