Online Safety Bill Etc

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I wouldn't worry too much. It won't be too long where cars will be self driving, in fact people won't usually own a car anymore. They'll simply book a self driving car as they do now for taxis, paid for via monthly subscription or single use charges for infrequent users.

Bad driving, drink driving won't be issues anymore, unless they decide that a sober qualified driver has to be present in driverless cars in emergencies to take over. Saw some footage in America where they get stuck in certain situations, so I don't think the states has such a restriction.

Glad i will be 6 foot under by that time. The world will be a horrible place once the offended have removed every pleasure from life.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Carth

So that's driving instructors and examiners out of a job then, and how will insurance work . . and at what price?

Yes, i've long said that automation/AI will lead to job losses never seen before. It's why I believe that all immigration (apart from exceptional circumstances like skill shortages) should now only be allowed on a temporary basis.

The old attitudes of people being expected to work for a living if they are capable and being expected to work for the things that they want will be swept away in favour of unconditional benefits* for those that would prefer not to work.

This will be costly enough as it is for those living here, without the added burden of immigrants coming here.

* I can see most/all benefits being scrapped in favour of a taxable universal guaranteed minimum income being paid to everyone, paid for by cuts to existing support and a tax on the use of AI/machines by employers dispensing with human labour.

[Carth]

Soon the only actual people working will be the physical/manual workers, and if they decide it's not worth the hassle we really will be in that canoe with no paddle

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Carth

Soon the only actual people working will be the physical/manual workers, and if they decide it's not worth the hassle we really will be in that canoe with no paddle

These jobs will still attract those for whom working provides more than a wage eg an identity, self respect, social networking etc. They will also be paid a wage over and above their Universal Basic Income, so will receive reward for their effort, so I don't think it will be too much of a problem.

[damien c]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I wouldn't worry too much. It won't be too long where cars will be self driving, in fact people won't usually own a car anymore. They'll simply book a self driving car as they do now for taxis, paid for via monthly subscription or single use charges for infrequent users.

Bad driving, drink driving won't be issues anymore, unless they decide that a sober qualified driver has to be present in driverless cars in emergencies to take over. Saw some footage in America where they get stuck in certain situations, so I don't think the states has such a restriction.

Ah yes those ever reliable self driving cars that currently are driving the wrong way down roads, getting stuck at basic junctions, getting stuck in traffic and deciding to drive on the footpath and many other issues that you can find by searching for the Waymo issues.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by damien c

Ah yes those ever reliable self driving cars that currently are driving the wrong way down roads, getting stuck at basic junctions, getting stuck in traffic and deciding to drive on the footpath and many other issues that you can find by searching for the Waymo issues.

Much like humans then , what did you expect

[damien c]

Originally Posted by Itshim

Much like humans then , what did you expect

I would expect them to be smart, not stupid.

Humans wouldn't just stop and block traffic because the power went out.

https://www.facebook.com/SFChronicle...5863638631719/

Or drive around in circles for hours because of a glitch.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/czx20g00ly1o

Humans also intentionally drive into flooded roads instead of finding an alternative route.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo

Humans also drive into constructions sites don't they for no reason other than "oh it's technically the fastest route, even though the roads are closed"

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sl-ShGlEylI


I wouldn't even consider getting into one of them!