Re:Alphabet's Self-Driving Cars to Get Their First Real Riders
by sangnoir on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @04:35PM
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> The correct answer to that is very simple, and very expensive: just make correct software
Correct software can be compromised via the update process, or social engineering. It's necessary, but not sufficient to ensure integrity.
A cheaper, correct option would be a mechanical lever/breaker labelled "manual override" for licensed drivers or "emergency stop" like they have on every industrial robot or heavy machinery since the 60's. Sometimes the answer to a software problem isn't more/better software.
Correct software can be compromised via the update process, or social engineering. It's necessary, but not sufficient to ensure integrity.
A cheaper, correct option would be a mechanical lever/breaker labelled "manual override" for licensed drivers or "emergency stop" like they have on every industrial robot or heavy machinery since the 60's. Sometimes the answer to a software problem isn't more/better software.