Autonomous Ethics: Waymo's Tipping Point A recent incident in San Francisco has raised questions about the ability of autonomous vehicles to detect and respond to potentially hazardous situations.
Two juveniles were arrested by police after a Waymo robotaxi called them out for possessing a loaded AR style ghost gun.
The notion of a self driving car "pulling over" on its passengers because they've been detected with an unlicensed firearm highlights the complexities of vehicle autonomy and social responsibility.