Some autonomous cars still require attention at the wheel
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Automotive bosses could face up to two years in prison for overstating the ability of autonomous cars under new legislation proposed by the UK government last week.
The Automated Vehicles Bill (AVB) is intended to provide a foundation for the regulation and enforcement of autonomous car safety in England, Scotland and Wales. Some small parts of the law would also apply to Northern Ireland.
Provisions in the bill would protect those behind the wheel from blame if the car kills or injures …
