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      04-20-2021, 11:23 AM   #66
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
The primary issue here is not whether automated machines - with proper evolution and implementation of the technology - can be more reliable, consistent, and safer than human beings. Instead the biggest concern is what state of evolution the tech is currently in vs. where corporate players might be suggesting we are.

(From: https://www.autoblog.com/2021/04/19/...my-regulation/)





Remember, Tesla's system is - by definition - currently at Level 2 autonomy. That means that it is roughly in line with the latest versions of other autonomous systems from a number of other automakers. Yet, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that some Tesla owners believe their vehicles to be on the very cusp of completely autonomous (Level 4 or 5) driving capability. What about the drivers of all the other brands of semi-autonomous vehicles our there? It would appear that perhaps they've been better informed by the manufacturer about the true abilities of their vehicles.

Sure, Tesla gets more press, and certainly there's enough disdain such that you could argue that they get more than their fair share on the negative side. But, even in that light, it would appear that the pied piper phenomena is very real here, and unfortunately, in this case it's coming with the very real, very high cost of human life.
this is the problem and its exacerbated by their ceo. how the FTC hasnt had a field day with this is shocking to me, especially since its been going on for years now.
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