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  • This issue has been explored previously, and with a better example of the trolley problem that centers the ethical dilemma entirely on the autopilot.

    I do agree that the driver retains full control over the vehicle, and therefore remains fully responsible, even if there’s a case to be made that the autopilot neglected the safety of others outside the car.

    I’d argue that in this example, if the driver became aware of the hazards at a reasonable time (i.e. spotting the pedestrians just around a sharp bend, rather than 200m down a straightaway), and made every reasonable effort to stop within that time but could not, then fault cannot be assigned.