By: Wade Shaver Autonomous vehicles represent an exciting technological advancement, but this development raises serious safety concerns and legal questions. Recently, a Tesla Model S car in “Full Self-Driving” mode hit and killed a motorcyclist in Washington state. The driver admitted he was looking at his cell phone when the accident occurred. In 2023,… Read More Accountability of Autopilot: Self-Driving Cars and Liability
By: Aleksandra Conway Silina Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary acquired in 2017 for $15.3 billion, develops chips, maps, and software for self-driving cars. Mobileye has filed for an initial public offering (“IPO”). Mobileye works with BMW, Nissan, Volkswagen, and other major car companies, developing its own fleet of autonomous vehicles for shipping and livery services. Intel’s… Read More Does AV need an IV?
By Margaret Russell As autonomous vehicles become increasingly popular a new complication becomes evident, in an accident, who is criminally liable? The Society of Automotive Engineers has outlined various levels of automated vehicles. Most vehicles on the road today give the driver some automated features or assistance (levels 0 – 2). Many manufactures are looking… Read More The Complications of Criminal Liability in Autonomous Vehicles