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Cruise patches robo-taxi software to not drag humans across the road anymore
(www.theregister.com)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines, unlike the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals, which involves consciousness and emotionality. The distinction between the former and the latter categories is often revealed by the acronym chosen.
I mean where and how else would they test them? They're gonna need real-world beta testing at some point. Charging them for this only makes developing self-driving cars more expensive.
Not saying they should be barred from testing. They should just have to pay out the ass to privately benefit from public goods. Especially if they're putting normal people at risk. And they are.