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World Service,16 Sep 2016,49 mins

Driving into the Future

The Real Story

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How comfortable would you feel getting into a vehicle driven by a computer? Versions of the driver-less car are now a reality, already on public roads in Singapore and as a taxi service in the city of Pittsburgh in the United States. But can a computer safely navigate complex, unpredictable situations in poor visibility? And can government legislation keep up with the fast-changing pace of technological progress? Owen Bennett Jones and his guests consider the safety of this new technology and who should take responsibility when things go wrong. (Photo: Cars driving into a sunset in Johannesburg. Credit: Getty Images)

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