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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by b_tterc_p on Thursday October 11, 2018 @09:27PM (#18198423)
Hypothetically I think it may make sense to limit arbitrary mechanic shops from repairing driverless cars. If they mess something up that causes the software to malfunction, then the fault of blame gets even more obscure. I would instead hope that such a change would be coupled with reduced car ownership.
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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by omegabravo on Friday October 12, 2018 @02:29AM (#18199676)
The same could be said about a mechanic repairing your brakes. The current system is acceptable to me.
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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by omeid2 on Thursday October 11, 2018 @10:44PM (#18198744)
You're making the assumption that the dealerships/manufacturers' mechanics are more competent than independent mechanics. I don't believe that is necessarily the case.
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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by henrieri on Friday October 12, 2018 @01:39AM (#18199475)
The case is about who would be getting the blame. If manufacturer's mechanics mess up it would be definetly manufacturer's fault.
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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by thecatspaw on Friday October 12, 2018 @04:48AM (#18200142)
It doesnt make sense to require the manufacturer to repair it, but the law could/should demand qualifications of the mechanic
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Re:EU drops rule that would prevent self-driving car data fr... by michaelmrose on Thursday October 11, 2018 @11:07PM (#18198866)
It makes more sense for most us to just make what you are suggesting illegal.
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