Comment Re:The standard pro self-driving argument (Score 3, Interesting) 59
> I would hope that self-driving cars would allow me to keep my autonomy as my eyesight is getting weaker
Roughly 6 millions accidents are reported in the US alone every year. And approximately 43,000 people die on the road every year.
For us to make progress on this front, we have to put these cars on the road and learn from their mistakes. There is no other good way to develop this tech. If these cars were causing tremendous amount of damage to people and property, then yes, they should not be out there. But, data suggests that they are not doing that. Data also suggests that these cars are getting better and safer with each mile traveled.
If you have a better, safer alternative for us to develop this much needed tech, please share.
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