Mercedes-Benz-Benz has taken issue with media reports claiming its self-driving cars would prioritise their occupants over pedestrians in the event of an accident. The carmaker said in a statement that the reports were incorrect and that such a decision would be wrong and possibly illegal. Mercedes-Benz said that its self-driving cars would aim to uphold the highest possible safety levels for all road users and that the cars were being developed to act in a low-risk way and avoid dangerous situations. When it comes to unavoidable accidents, the company said public discussions were needed to determine ethically acceptable outcomes.
Mercedes-Benz has taken issue with media reports claiming its self-driving cars would prioritise their occupants over pedestrians in the event of an accident. The carmaker said in a statement that the reports were incorrect and that such a decision would be wrong and possibly illegal. Mercedes said that its self-driving cars would aim to uphold the highest possible safety levels for all road users and that the cars were being developed to act in a low-risk way and avoid dangerous situations. When it comes to unavoidable accidents, the company said public discussions were needed to determine ethically acceptable outcomes.