GM Begins Supervised Testing of Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicles in Michigan and California

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General Motors has deployed 200 vehicles equipped with advanced autonomous driving technology for supervised public-road testing on highways in Michigan and California. Trained drivers are present to intervene if needed. The testing aims to refine GM's 'eyes-off' driving system, slated for launch in 2028, but poses plausible future risks if AI malfunctions.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves the use of AI systems (autonomous driving technology) in real-world testing, which could plausibly lead to harm if the technology malfunctions or is misused. However, no actual harm or incident is reported in the article. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the deployment of such technology on public roads could plausibly lead to injury or other harms in the future if failures occur.[AI generated]
AI principles
SafetyRobustness & digital security
Industries
Mobility and autonomous vehicles
Affected stakeholders
WorkersGeneral public
Harm types
Other
Severity
AI hazard
Business function:
Manufacturing
AI system task:
Recognition/object detectionGoal-driven organisation

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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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