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#codepunk 005: Driverless Cars will be Programmed to Kill You

#codepunk 005: Driverless Cars will be Programmed to Kill You

Driverless cars have actually been around for a while, but they've been gaining more attention thanks to Google, Tesla, and rumors out of Cupertino. The future of transportation is changing, but what does that mean for drivers, and what are the ethical implications when a car needs to be programmed to make choices on who survives an accident?

(Photo by Jori Samonen)

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