Investigation reveals GM’s Cruise fixated on media reports during autonomous vehicle crash
Main ideas:
- A law firm’s investigation of a fatal crash involving an autonomous vehicle reveals that General Motors’ autonomous driving subsidiary, Cruise, fixated on media reports during its investigation.
- The crash occurred when a pedestrian was dragged under a self-driving car.
- The law firm claims that Cruise, which had been conducting its own investigation into the incident, did not share all the information it gathered with regulators.
Author’s take:
The investigation into the crash involving a pedestrian and GM’s self-driving car highlights a potential lack of transparency on the part of Cruise. The law firm’s findings suggest that Cruise primarily relied on media reports rather than sharing comprehensive information with regulators. The incident raises questions about the responsibility of autonomous vehicle companies to actively collaborate with regulators to ensure public safety.