@garrytan: The future is already here We just have to choose it and spread it faster
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Swiss Re study finds Waymo's autonomous vehicles have 88% fewer property damage claims and 92% fewer bodily injury claims than human-driven vehicles, highlighting potential safety benefits of AI in transportation.
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The future is already here
We just have to choose it and spread it faster
Human Progress (@HumanProgress): Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, found that Waymo’s autonomous vehicles generated 88% fewer property damage claims and 92% fewer bodily injury claims than human-driven vehicles.
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