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Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

This considers limiting the integration of advanced technologies in vehicles to ensure humans retain control and to prevent dependency on technological systems. Proponents argue that it preserves human control and prevents over-reliance on potentially fallible technology. Opponents argue that it hinders technological progress and the benefits that advanced technology can bring to safety and efficiency.

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No

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Yes

 @B3B2VCCfrom Wisconsin  answered…3 days3D

Not in the long run, but autonomous driving technology needs to be thoroughly vetted before those vehicles should share the road with human-driven vehicles.

 @B38SD5Wfrom Texas  answered…5 days5D

No, however making sure that the advanced technology used in vehicles is fully developed is paramount (emphasis on autonomous driving, which is criticized for using public roads as beta testing sites to further develop the tech before it fully lives up to expectations with the public as potential collateral)

 @9NRRQCCFree Democraticanswered…9mos9MO

Governmental agents/employees, especially politicians should never be involved in technology decisions. They either are too incompetent or their ideology prevents them from being rational.

 @9N85ZJWanswered…9mos9MO

No, but have rigorous standards for proof of concept before the technology can be used in vehicles.

 @9MMB6X9from Ontario  answered…9mos9MO

Have the government mandate that vehicles should have the option of full human control over vehicles, while also allowing car companies to incoporate self-driving features.

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If cars could drive themselves to any destination, what would be your biggest concern about not being in control?

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How much do you trust technology with your safety compared to a human's decision-making while driving?

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Imagine a car that gets software updates like a smartphone; what fears or excitements does this idea bring to you?

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Do you think having more automated features in cars makes drivers too reliant on technology and less skilled?

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Would you prefer a self-driving car to save you time on your commute, even if it means giving up some control over the vehicle?

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How do you think advanced car technologies could change the way our cities look and how we design roads?

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Reflect on a time technology failed you; how does that experience shape your view on relying on technology for transportation?

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How would you feel about driving a car that can make decisions on its own, like braking or steering away from obstacles?

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In a future where cars can fully drive themselves, what skills do you think drivers should still learn and why?

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Do you believe that the benefits of advanced automotive technologies outweigh the risks of losing human touch in driving?

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