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The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes | CNN Business (www.cnn.com)
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[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I think the programming would prevent as much harm as possible.

well, yeah... why wouldn't you want a human to do the same thing??? you're watching too many fast and furious movies.

Firstly, no one in an 18 wheeler loaded with cargo is "navigating away" from anyone desperate enough to attempt such a scheme. This entire idea is ludicrous, think about how slow and massive those trucks are.

Secondly, you don't want an 18 wheeler loaded with cargo being driven aggressively. You're just escalating the risk of killing yourself and everyone around you, for what, a truckload of insured corporate assets?