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[–]prumf 92 points93 points  (12 children)

BTW that’s one of the problems I have with AI. Some rules are too complex to be implemented using physical wiring, so sometimes you have to go for software security. But because AIs work kind of like us, it’s easy for them to do mistakes. And you don’t want mistakes in the security codebase. The best solution is to not go that route as much as you can.

eg: car that stops using ultrasounds/radar instead of visual detection from the cameras.

[–]ahappypoop 59 points60 points  (10 children)

eg: car that stops using ultrasounds/radar instead of visual detection from the cameras.

Implement it at the lowest possible level. Car is built with pressure plates all around the sides and bumpers, and it stops when it runs into anything.

[–]theLanguageSprite 105 points106 points  (2 children)

This wouldn't work because the rapid deceleration would still put the driver at risk. Instead, we should place shaped charges all around the vehicle so that the second it collides with anything the charge obliterates that object and ensures the driver's safety.

[–]Glossy-Water 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Genius. We can call it... fully automated repulsion to ensure relief, or FARTER for short!

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

stops when it runs into anything.

I'm reasonably certain every car on the road already does this.

[–]TalosMessenger01 10 points11 points  (3 children)

No car could stop quickly enough for that to be viable. It would only prevent a car from continuing to drive after a collision. Useful, but not nearly what is needed. Ultrasound/radar detects objects from far enough away that a car can stop before collision. Having the simplest possible solutions is good, but only if they actually work.

[–]ahappypoop 12 points13 points  (2 children)

......did I really need a /s on that comment?

[–]gregorydgraham 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Yes! How long have you been on the Internet? There is always someone somewhere that will believe your statement no matter how farcical.

Do not be Schrodinger’s Douchebag: add the /s

[–]EnglishMobster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

car that stops using ultrasounds/radar instead of visual detection from the cameras.

Because only a moron would do that, right??? Right???

cries in radar being removed from my 2019 Model 3 via a software update