A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China, highlighting a challenge for AI

A Baidu driverless robot taxi travels in Wuhan, China, on May 15, 2024. Baidu said in a statement to Chinese media that the car began moving when the light turned green and had minor contact with the pedestrian. — The New York Times

BEIJING: A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.

The operator of the vehicle, Chinese tech giant Baidu, said in a statement to Chinese media that the car began moving when the light turned green and had minor contact with the pedestrian. The person was taken to a hospital where an examination found no obvious external injuries, Baidu said.