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Re:Waymo says insurance data shows its driverless cars are s... by swhalen on Wednesday October 25, 2023 @01:01AM (#38009312)
There are considerations beyond just comparing the number of collisions. If a human driver causes an accident, they can be held to account through a legal process. If a self-driving car hurts or kills someone, who is held accountable?
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Re:Waymo says insurance data shows its driverless cars are s... by aembleton on Wednesday October 25, 2023 @09:49AM (#38012741)
> If a self-driving car hurts or kills someone, who is held accountable?

Whoever is paying for the insurance.

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