Look Who's Driving -
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Tech giants and car manufacturers alike are developing self-driving cars - and some of them are already on public roads. But what must computers be capable of to truly take the wheel? And could they eventually be safer than human drivers?

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4619

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