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In just 5 years, you may be hailing a ride in this fully autonomous Ford
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In just 5 years, you may be hailing a ride in this fully autonomous Ford

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If you thought Google’s steering wheel-less Prototype cars were a vision of a far-off future, you’re in for a surprise. That’s because Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday that in the year 2021, it will have a high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing available not just to luxury consumers but to everyone. What’s more, the… Continue reading In just 5 years, you may be hailing a ride in this fully autonomous Ford

Google’s Self-Driving Car Project has a new legal lead
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Google’s Self-Driving Car Project has a new legal lead

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Google’s Self-Driving Car Project is one step closer to becoming its own independent business. Recode has confirmed that the autonomous-driving company under the Alphabet umbrella has hired The Climate Corporation’s chief legal officer, Kevin Vosen, as its first general attorney. He’s slated to begin later this month. Currently, Google’s self-driving unit is under the company’s experimental… Continue reading Google’s Self-Driving Car Project has a new legal lead

Self-driving robots to start delivering packages in the UK, Germany and Switzerland
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Self-driving robots to start delivering packages in the UK, Germany and Switzerland

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Citizens of London in the UK, Düsseldorf in Germany, and Bern in Switzerland will soon be able to order packages, groceries and food and have it delivered by a self-driving robot. Starting in July, it’s a test program by robot maker Starship Technologies (co-founded by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis), an Estonian startup… Continue reading Self-driving robots to start delivering packages in the UK, Germany and Switzerland

The complicated ethics of self-driving cars.
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The complicated ethics of self-driving cars.

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Imagine this scenario: You’re driving down the road when suddenly, out of nowhere, a lone pedestrian jumps into your path. The road is narrow and walled in by a barrier on either side, so your options are limited. You can either keep driving straight ahead and hit the pedestrian, or you can save the pedestrian… Continue reading The complicated ethics of self-driving cars.

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Uber and Fiat in discussions for a self-driving car partnership.

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Uber and Fiat Chrysler are in talks about a partnership involving self-driving car technology, according to several reports. Bloomberg first published earlier today about a possible deal between the two companies, confirmed by Wall Street Journal sources. According to a person familiar with the matter, the discussions are in the very early stage and Uber is… Continue reading Uber and Fiat in discussions for a self-driving car partnership.