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Killing the immortal: Why scientists are debating the life span of robots
"Kill switches are a "no-brainer" said Patrick Lin, associate professor at director of the Ethics and Emerging Sciences group at California Polyt…
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People are bad at taking over from autonomous cars
"I learned about the case of [Ferguson v. Bombardier Services Corp] from Robots in American Law, a study published by University of Washington assistant la…
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Tesla to release 'fully self-driving' mode in 3-6 months: What it means
"Ultimately, it's a matter of definitions. "Completely self-driving from any origin to any destination under any conditions without any human moni…
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U.S. ends investigation of fatal Tesla crash and finds 'no safety defects' in car's Autopilot
"Bryant Walker Smith, an autonomous vehicle law expert at the University of South Carolina, said “the decision shows that data matter, and that those data…
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Are flying cars about to become a reality?
"Road builders shouldn’t hang up their spades just yet though. There will be great regulatory hurdles for flying cars to overcome, as Bryant Walker Smith,…
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Drivers Use Tesla Autopilot at Their Own Risk, Investigators Conclude
"According to Ryan Calo, a law professor at the University of Washington specializing in robotics law, the NHTSA's decision reflects the principle of &…
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South Korean celebrity files class-action lawsuit against Tesla Motors
"“Cases like this require evidence rather than speculation, and I look forward to seeing that evidence presented and analyzed,” Smith told The Northern Cal…
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EPA Charges Against Fiat Chrysler Put Software In The Legal Spotlight
"“Evidence and context comes into play,” said Bryant Walker Smith, a former transportation engineer who teaches technology and mobility law at the Universi…
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Google spin-off Waymo sees huge jump in self-driving safety: CEO John Krafcik
"Still, without knowing details of Waymo’s testing regimes, such as under what conditions the vehicles were tested, it’s impossible to say how close to com…
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Bill would slap steep fines on self-driving cars without permits
"“The bill itself is a reasonable step to reinforce existing law,” said Bryant Walker Smith, a law professor at the University of South Carolina and expert…
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Give your car a conscience: Why driverless cars need morals
"“We’re talking about self-driving cars, up to two tonnes of steel and machine that could crash into homes and people,” says ethicist Patrick Lin of Califo…
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Four Questions For: Ryan Calo
"How do you draw the line between prosecuting a robot that does harm and its creator? Who bears the burden of the crime or wrongdoing? I recently got the…