Podcast Right to News episode 4: Autonomous Vehicles and the Legal Order

The rapid rise of self-driving vehicles presents society with legal and technical issues. What is the impact of autonomous transport on safety, liability and legal protection?

This is the subject of the latest episode of the podcast 'Recht op Nieuws' (in Dutch). Presenter and emeritus professor Jan Brouwer talks to Nynke Vellinga, an expert in the field of law and autonomous systems.

Vellinga demonstrates that responsibility structures become blurred when algorithms take control. The traditional driver fades into the background, while manufacturers, developers and system administrators play an increasingly important role.

Sensor failure, data manipulation and hacking

In addition, the technological vulnerability of self-driving vehicles is discussed at length. Sensor failure, data manipulation and the possibility of hacking bring new risks that have not only technical but also legal and social implications.

These potential vulnerabilities make it clear that regulation is necessary to prevent abuse and insecurity. The complexity of this technology calls for well-considered policy, interdisciplinary cooperation and a rethinking of concepts such as responsibility and safety. Existing legislation does not yet adequately address these issues.

Right to News

Right to News offers in-depth analyses of current legal issues. Jan Brouwer discusses with experts from the faculty how legislation and case law influence our daily lives. The episode is now available on Spotify, Springcast and iTunes (and via our podcast page). Questions or suggestions? Send an email to: rechtopnieuws rug.nl.