Technological growing pains

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the challenges of integrating new technologies, using a Waymo self-driving car incident as a case study. He argues that while technological advancements like self-driving cars offer substantial benefits, they are inherently experimental and prone to errors.  Dans emphasizes the need for both user flexibility and company responsibility in addressing these issues, highlighting the importance of safety and constructive feedback. The article also touches on the broader societal implications of increasingly algorithm-driven lives and the potential for misuse of AI.  Reader comments further explore these issues, raising concerns about the necessity and cost-effectiveness of such technology. This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Sometimes, new technology can feel like going round in circles«