
Episode 886 • • 2:12:54 - 2:16:54
886: Exodus of Misery
Uber Self-Driving Launch, V2V Communication Rules
Uber has launched a fleet of self-driving Volvo SUVs in San Francisco without obtaining the necessary testing permits from the California DMV. Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule mandating "Vehicle-to-Vehicle" (V2V) communication. While the DOT claims this will save lives and protect privacy, the hosts remain skeptical of the surveillance implications of cars constantly broadcasting their data.
