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Google has built a Matrix-like simulation of California to test its self-driving cars
2014-08-22 14:50:54| Extremetech
Google, it has emerged, has built a 'Matrix-style' simulation of the entirety of California to test its self-driving cars. While this in itself isn't massively surprising given Google's history as a software company (though it is a bit scary), the company is also petitioning California's state officials to allow safety testing within the Matrix, instead of testing on real roads. This might sound a little terrifying, but it makes quite a lot of sense for a self-driving car, where there are millions of conditions that need to be tested.
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