A New Road Safety Group Targets Self-Driving Cars

A new road safety group, called Accountability for Autonomous Vehicles (AAFAV), has been formed to advocate for tighter regulation of self-driving cars in the United States. The group is headed by a former member of the Tesla Takedown initiative, which has been critical of Tesla's autonomous driving features. AAFAV aims to pressure lawmakers and regulators to implement stricter safety standards and oversight for autonomous vehicle development and deployment. The group is particularly concerned about the potential risks of self-driving cars, including the possibility of accidents and the need for robust testing and validation protocols. The article notes that the formation of AAFAV comes as the autonomous vehicle industry continues to grow, with major tech companies and automakers investing heavily in the development of self-driving technologies. However, the group argues that more needs to be done to ensure the safety and accountability of these systems before they are widely adopted on public roads.