2016 was the deadliest year on American roads in nearly a decade. To stem the growing number of fatal car crashes, automakers are touting self-driving cars as a powerful solution. But this evolving technology raises new questions about vehicle safety and data privacy and vulnerability to hackers who could take control of the vehicle. This panel brings experts together to debate how the U.S. can fulfill the promises of self-driving cars, while ensuring they are safe and secure for everyone.

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