Sebastian Thrun on Evolution of Self-Driving Car

The transcript discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by autonomous cars, such as whether to prioritize the safety of the driver or pedestrians. It highlights the challenges in object recognition and the advancements made by Google in developing a car without a steering wheel. The focus shifts to the differences between highway and city driving, emphasizing the potential to revolutionize transportation and reduce car ownership.

What is the primary ethical dilemma discussed in the context of autonomous cars?

• Whether to prioritize passenger safety over pedestrian safety

• How to reduce the car's speed in emergencies

• Whether to avoid hitting animals on the road

• How to improve fuel efficiency

How do autonomous cars decide which object to hit in unavoidable situations?

• They choose the object with fewer people

• They choose randomly

• They choose the smaller object

• They choose the larger object

What is one of the challenges faced by autonomous cars in object recognition?

• Distinguishing between objects and people

• Detecting objects in the dark

• Calculating the speed of moving objects

• Identifying the color of objects

What is a significant feature of the new iteration of Google's autonomous car?

• It has a manual steering wheel

• It can only drive on highways

• It operates without a driver

• It requires a human co-pilot

What potential impact does Google's autonomous car initiative have on transportation?

• It will only benefit rural areas

• It will make highways more congested

• It could reduce the need for personal car ownership

• It may increase car ownership