Computers take the wheel, and new liability ensues

The self-driving car once seemed like the stuff of science fiction. Today, it’s on the verge of becoming a reality.

Of course, unless you live in certain Northern California neighbourhoods or selected European cities, you’re unlikely to see a self-driving car on the road for at least a few more years. But in the meantime, the streets are already crowded with vehicles whose safety functions are largely governed by computer