Would you prefer that he check the regulations, find out that self-driving cars are illegal, and therefore just never develop one?
I don't understand that.
Laws change to accomodate the facts on the ground, as they should. People leading the changes of facts on the ground are in a natural position to push for corresponding changes in law.
How do you think the first human-driven car was permitted to drive on a street?
There was probably no law requiring a license/permit or otherwise to have a motor vehicle, or horse, or age restriction... and likely no sobriety restrictions, depending on location, either.
> Would you prefer that he check the regulations, find out that self-driving cars are illegal, and therefore just never develop one?
Of course not. I'd prefer that he check the regulations, find out that self-driving cars are illegal, and therefore publicly and honestly try to make them legal, in concert with the people who pay him.
I don't understand that.
Laws change to accomodate the facts on the ground, as they should. People leading the changes of facts on the ground are in a natural position to push for corresponding changes in law.
How do you think the first human-driven car was permitted to drive on a street?