Uber's "safety driver" during deadly self-driving car crash charged with negligent homicide

Mixed Feelings

Human "safety driver" Rafaela Vasquez was charged with one count of negligent homicide following a 2018 deadly car crash involving an Uber self-driving car.

Uber’s “Safety Driver” During Deadly Self-Driving Car Crash Charged With Negligent Homicide

The driver is facing anywhere between four to eight years in jail.

During an event in April, Musk claimed " that there will be autonomous robotaxis from Tesla next year."

Elon Musk: camera inside Teslas is "meant for Robotaxi" mode

Eye Spy

According to a Wednesday tweet by CEO Elon Musk, the cameras mounted above rear view mirrors of Model 3s are "meant for robotaxi."

Elon Musk: Camera Inside Teslas is “Meant for Robotaxi” Mode

Is this tiny camera designed to spy on self-driving taxi passengers?

Even the industry leader is off to a slow start.

Waymo's self-driving taxi service signals rough roads ahead for AVs

Stalled

Waymo has officially launched its self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona but the initial launch may have fallen short of consumer expectations.

Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Signals Rough Roads Ahead for AVs

Fully autonomous cars are still slow out of the gate.

Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese company called EHang is partnering with the state of Nevada to test automated flying passenger drones, and they plan to begin later this year. 

Nevada to Begin Testing Autonomous Passenger Drones

Think autonomous vehicles are at least a few years out? Well, we're testing autonomous taxis...that fly.

General Motors Co. and Lyft Inc. are taking their partnership to the next step. They are going to begin testing electric, self-driving taxis in an undisclosed city within a year.

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Uber’s “Safety Driver” During Deadly Self-Driving Car Crash Charged With Negligent Homicide

Elon Musk: Camera Inside Teslas is “Meant for Robotaxi” Mode

Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Signals Rough Roads Ahead for AVs

Nevada to Begin Testing Autonomous Passenger Drones

You May Be Able to Hail an Electric Driverless Cab as Early as Next Year

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