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Family sues Google after Maps allegedly directed father off collapsed bridge (www.theguardian.com)
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Tech company faces negligence lawsuit after Philip Paxson died from driving off a North Carolina bridge destroyed years ago

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[+] -8 points 3 years ago (2 children)

No it isn't? My expectation is that if someone guides someone poorly then of course they have some responsibility and part in their death. Honestly it's simple as that and it just seems like common sense.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    No it isn't?

    Yes it very literally is.

    A driver has ultimate responsibility for where they drive their car, that's not up for debate.

    Google is providing guidance, sure, but the driver, by virtue of being present, having eyes and a brain, and controlling the fucking vehicle is the one responsible for where the vehicle goes.

    You may have a (very good) point if this was a self driving car and Google was partially or wholly responsible for the actual motion of the vehicle.

    But that's not what happened.

    Google's guidance is nothing more than them saying, "Based on our data, this is the route we think you should take." Obviously the driver has better data on local conditions than Google.

    That being said, local authorities are to blame for improper signage and safety features. While Google isn't responsible for road conditions and safety, some government or another absolutely is, and they are absolutely a valid target for a lawsuit, as they should be.

    That you think Google shoulders blame in this is actually kind of a sad commentary on how some of society views personal responsibility.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 years ago*

    Yes it very literally is.

    I just told you how you misunderstood what I expected and you still insist on understanding me. That's funny.

    Google is providing guidance, sure, but the driver, by virtue of being present, having eyes and a brain, and controlling the fucking vehicle is the one responsible for where the vehicle goes.

    There's not just one person responsible for this. Driver, municipality, Google are all responsible in different amounts.

    Google's guidance is nothing more than them saying, "Based on our data, this is the route we think you should take."

    Yeah and they're responsible for giving bad guidance, same as the municipality is responsible for not closing down the route and the driver for mistakes they made.

    That you think Google shoulders blame in this is actually kind of a sad commentary on how some of society views personal responsibility.

    You completely misunderstood me. I take part of the responsibility (lol) for it.

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