I think it's neat, but I'm worried this will end up being a disaster. IMO, nothing can really replace human judgement.
Are these cars going to be able to notice someone running a red light before you drive into the intersection when the light turns green? Will they detect if a deer, or other animal, runs out from the ditch? Will it reailze you're coming up to an icy section of the road?
Obviously some of that responsibility will fall in the hands of the driver, but I have a feeling there will be a lot of people filing lawsuits every time a self-driving car gets in an accident.
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