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After 50 million miles, Waymos crash a lot less than human drivers (arstechnica.com)
submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 25 points 5 days ago (3 children)

But when it does crash, will Google accept the liability?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

Probably depends who is at fault. I also would be that Google has insurance for this sort of thing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

They both own and operate the car. Even if it was a manned taxi, they'd be liable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

They consult Gemini. If it gives a cogent answer, they consider it a "yes". So, no.