Google and Delphi Self-Driving Prototypes Allegedly Involved in Near-Miss on San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

June 23, 2015

A near-miss incident occurred between a Delphi self-driving Audi Q5 prototype and a Google self-driving Lexus RX400h on San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, California. According to Delphi executive John Absmeier, the Delphi car took appropriate action to avoid collision. Although no crash or injuries occurred, this incident underscores the need for trustworthy AI and governance. This real-world example aligns with HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) to promote harm prevention through guardrails for AI.

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Alleged deployer: google, delphi-technologies
Alleged developer: google, delphi-technologies
Alleged harmed parties: delphi-technologies, john-absmeier

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