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The Trolley Problem

The trolley problem is one of the classical ethical dilemmas. This video will explore it.

In this video, we will walk you through a super interesting, well-known thought experiment – the Trolley Problem – and demonstrate what an ethical dilemma looks like in the case of Automated Driving Systems.

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