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Oct 3, 2025 
Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and AI ethicist, dives deep into the realities of driverless cars. He shares his firsthand experiences with Waymo and discusses the limitations of autonomous vehicles, especially in unusual situations. Marcus critiques misleading terms like 'autopilot,' which can lead to overtrust among human drivers. He also highlights the moral challenges of AI technology, urging for caution against regulatory rollbacks. With risks accumulating, he suggests the potential for political repercussions in the near future.
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Morality Talk Masks Technical Limits
- Gary Marcus argues moral trolley-problem talk distracts from basic safety challenges.
- He says perception and reasoning limits make not hitting people a hard technical problem right now.
Riding In A Waymo
- Gary Marcus rode in a Waymo in San Francisco and sat in the front seat during two rides.
- He felt comfortable there and judged the odds of a safe trip as pretty good based on their local work.
Tempe Crash And Camera Evidence
- A Waymo SUV slowed to yield at a crosswalk in Tempe and was rear-ended by a motorcycle, whose rider later died after being hit again.
- Waymo provided video evidence to identify a fleeing driver and regulators didn't initially blame the company.
