Self-Driving Cars' Ethical Dilemma: Pedestrian Safety and AI Learning

2025-01-05

San Francisco is teeming with Waymo robotaxis, and the author discovered these vehicles frequently fail to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. The author documented multiple instances of Waymo cars not yielding, sparking a discussion about AI safety and human-machine coexistence. Waymo responded that their cars are designed to follow traffic rules but admitted there's room for improvement. The incidents highlight the challenges of autonomous driving technology in adhering to traffic laws and understanding social norms, and how to balance safety and efficiency in AI learning.