Who's driving this car?
DETROIT (AP) - January 7, 2008 In about a decade, a
computer could be doing the steering. That's the prediction from
Larry Burns, GM's vice president for research and development. He
tells the AP the prospect of a driverless car isn't science
fiction. He says most of the technology already exists. But there
are significant issues to settle before you can tell your high-tech
chauffeur, "Home James." Concerns about government regulation,
liability laws and privacy could all put driverless cars in the
slow lane. GM Chief Executive Rick Wagoner is set to give a preview
of driverless cars at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas.
