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The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren’t we using it? (www.fastcompany.com)
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Just to be clear, I do think the obvious solution to terrible things like this is vastly expanded public transit so that people don't have to rely on cars to get everywhere, not overhyped technology and driving aids that are still only marginally better than a human driver. I just thought the article was interesting.

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[–] underline960@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (16 children)

What technology?

Safety features like lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking (AEB), and blind-spot detection...

... AI-powered traffic systems that predict and prevent accidents....

Impaired driving is also solvable. On-demand breathalyzers, smartphone saliva tests, and eye-tracking sensors... Uber is already testing real-time driver sobriety verification...

Why aren't we using it?

The article doesn't have an answer.

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