Will Autonomous Vehicles Make Us Better People?
Research finds that programming driverless cars ahead of time inspires a person to move away from egocentric decision-making.
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Is the Trolley Problem Derailing the Ethics of Self-Driving Cars?
Pacific Standard spoke with a philosopher who's trying to code ethical algorithms into autonomous vehicles.
Expect the Unexpected: How to Test Autonomous Cars for Real-World Situations
Before self-driving cars begin appearing on our roadways, we need to ensure that they can cope with the potential hazards of driving alongside other vehicles.
Just How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars?
Researchers are having a tough time figuring out how safe autonomous vehicles are compared to their human-operated counterparts.
The Environmental Benefits of Self-Driving Taxis
Driverless taxis could drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our transit system in the not-so-distant future, according to a new study.
The Many Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles
New research points to the potential effect of self-driving cars on things like city space and public transit.
Self-Driving Cars Won’t Fix Our Transit Woes
Real transportation futurism looks more like a fleet of self-driving buses.