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Congress Could Make Self-Driving Cars Happen—or Ruin Everything
"“I’d be wary of dramatic proposals that could create more problems than they solve,” says Bryant Walker Smith, an expert on autonomous vehicles at the Uni…
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What Happens When the Computer That Keeps You Alive Can Also Put You In Jail?
"Ryan Calo, a law professor at the University of Washington who focuses on emerging technologies, said that evidence from devices like pacemakers shouldn’t…
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Otto’s California Truck Testing May Depend on Whether Drivers Keep a Foot on the Accelerator or Not
"“That discrepancy demands explanation,” says Bryant Walker Smith, a professor at the University of South Carolina and expert on autonomous-vehicle laws. “…
Georgia and Virginia legislation for automated driving and delivery robots
How Governments Can Promote Automated Driving recommended that governments conduct “legal audits” to “identify and analyze every statute and regulation that cou…
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Legislative Shout Outs to Georgia and Virginia
How Governments Can Promote Automated Driving recommended that governments conduct "legal audits" to "identify and analyze every statute and regu…
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Got a Self-Driving Car? Soon, No License Will Be Required
"“If there is no driver, there is no need for a driving license, just as the passenger in a taxi needs no license to get a ride,” Bryant Walker Smith, assi…
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Uber hires NASA veteran to work on flying autonomous cars
""These tech companies are determined to make self-driving cars seem boring by comparison!" said Bryant Walker Smith, associate professor at the…
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The 2,578 Problems With Self-Driving Cars
"“Waymo’s report would seem to suggest substantial improvement,” says Bryant Walker-Smith, a professor at the University of South Carolina. “But I’d want t…
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These 23 Principles Could Help Us Avoid an AI Apocalypse
"Patrick Lin, a conference attendee and the the director of the Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, says the Asilo…
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Experts: DMV reports reveal driverless cars still need humans at the helm
"“It’s a small glimpse into a small part of what a relatively small number of companies are doing,” said Bryant Walker Smith, a scholar with Stanford Law S…
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Fight over Tesla's ex-Autopilot director shows talent war escalating
"“Many of the companies involved in automated driving are motivated by an intense combination of hope, greed and fear,” said Bryant Walker Smith, a law pro…
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The United States Needs a Federal Robotics Agency Before It's Too Late
"Still, working groups within existing agencies don’t address the larger concern experts have. Ryan Calo, a professor at the University of Washington who a…