Self-Driving Cars Struggle with Public Trust and Safety Issues

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Self-Driving Cars Struggle with Public Trust and Safety Issues

The concept of self-driving cars has moved from science fiction to reality. Yet, despite the promise of this technology to revolutionize transportation, autonomous vehicles (AVs) face significant public scrutiny and skepticism. Criticism has intensified as these vehicles, navigating complex urban environments, have been involved in accidents, obstructed emergency services, and even caused injuries to pedestrians. For example, last October, a dri…