A terrifying glimpse into our driverless future
Synopsis
On March 18, 2018, Elaine Hertzberg became the first person killed by a self-driving car, raising urgent questions about the safety of autonomous vehicles.
Synopsis
On March 18, 2018, a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed 49-year-old Elaine Hertzberg in Tempe, Arizona. This incident marked the first fatality involving an autonomous car. The documentary details the aftermath of the crash and the subsequent suspension of Uber's self-driving tests. It discusses the potential of automated vehicles to reduce the 35,000 annual traffic deaths in the U.S. caused by human error. Experts weigh the promise of safety against the current technological shortcomings and public skepticism surrounding self-driving cars.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out what went wrong in the Uber self-driving car crash.
- See how self-driving cars are tested on public streets.
- Meet experts discussing the flaws in current automated technology.
Did You Know
- Elaine Hertzberg was the first person killed by a self-driving car on March 18, 2018.
- Every day in the U.S., there are about 100 fatal car crashes.
- In the mid-2030s, the self-driving car market could be worth a few trillion U.S. dollars.
- Nearly three out of four Americans say they would be afraid to ride in a self-driving car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the first fatality involving a self-driving car?
Elaine Hertzberg was the first person in history killed by a self-driving car, which occurred on March 18th, 2018.
How many fatal car crashes occur daily in the United States?
Every day in the United States, there are about a hundred fatal car crashes.
What percentage of Americans are afraid to ride in self-driving cars?
Nearly three out of four Americans say they'd be afraid to ride in a self-driving car.
What are people saying?
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