Back Seat Safety Lags Behind, Crash Tests Reveal
Recent crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that back seat safety in modern vehicles lags significantly behind front seat advancements, exposing potential risks for rear passengers. The IIHS is advocating for improved safety standards and pushing automakers to enhance rear passenger protection through better crumple zones and seat belt technology, according to NPR News.
For three decades, the IIHS has been conducting frontal crash tests using an adult-sized dummy in the front seat to simulate head-on collisions, NPR reported. Now, the organization is focusing on back seat safety to incentivize automakers to improve safety standards.
In other news, a light aircraft crash in Littleborough, Rochdale resulted in the deaths of two men, BBC Breaking reported. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident. The tragedy underscores the critical importance of ongoing advancements in AI-powered aviation safety systems, such as predictive maintenance and real-time anomaly detection, to mitigate risks and prevent future tragedies.
Meanwhile, concerns are growing about the use of AI in government and media, according to multiple news sources cited by MIT Technology Review. The US Department of Homeland Security is reportedly using AI video generators, and news outlets like MS Now are accused of AI-editing images. This has sparked debate about the ethics and potential for manipulation, especially in the context of immigration policies and public perception, raising fears about the erosion of trust in information.
In other automotive safety news, China will ban flush door handles on new car models starting in 2027 due to safety concerns, Ars Technica reported. The ban addresses the inability of first responders to open doors in accidents, a problem highlighted by Tesla's design and subsequent investigations. The new regulations mandate a recessed space for manual operation and mechanical releases for emergency exits, addressing both external access for rescuers and internal access for occupants.
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