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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor (apnews.com)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state.

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[-] Drigo@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

You could get payed to just sleep or play games, seems like a dream job for some people.

But remote controlled driving also seems like a pretty good idea, if it works reliably

[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

that'd be the dream, but the pessimist in me sees the boss installing Spyware, eye tracker software, a sensor in my seat, twice a day video call check ins and a series of beaurocratic tasks that turn it into an 11 hour shift 6 days a week, and in their downtown offices rather than WFH.

[-] Drigo@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Haha geez man, let's hope that's not the future we're getting

[-] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'd love it, I'd go back to school for one

Play so many video games

I think sleeping would negate the purpose though, you need to be able to see when something is wrong and take control of the vehicle

[-] Drigo@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

I guess you're right on the sleeping part, might not be the best idea. But I'm sure if the trucking companies could skip sleeping time for trucks and allow the person to sleep while driving. They would 100% do it.

A loud siren/alarm or something could wake you up I guess if something goes wrong or if you're nearing your destination

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