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In an article published on 6/20, Segal McCambridge Shareholder Jeffrey Marchese discusses the motor industry’s increasing reliance on autonomous vehicles (AVs) and AI-assisted driving technologies to reduce accidents and human error, as well as the legal risks associated with this. Many companies, such as Aurora, Kodiak, and Waymo, are significantly impacting the field as they continue to make advancements and conduct exclusive real-world tests, but regulatory standards have yet to catch up.
“AVs are shedding light on new complexities in the legal sphere,” Marchese notes. “Regulatory standards are still catching up, creating ambiguity around liability distribution. Many jurisdictions are trying to come up with frameworks for AVs and address legal issues, but there are no uniform standards currently to monitor these developments in technology and AVs.”
Another conflict lies in the legal risk, as there is a shift from operations to manufacturers. These vehicles may also complicate the legal process for finding the party responsible in the event of an accident.
“Real-time AI is currently being used in the latest dashcam and telematics systems to detect driver distraction, drowsiness, and aggressive behavior,” writes Marchese. “Negligence claims and courtroom optics can be rebutted when companies show how they have lessened risks with AI-based tools and robust safety protocols.”
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