UConn to host day-long forum on self-driving cars

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut is hosting a daylong forum exploring the future of self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles.

The event, “Putting Humans in the AV driver’s seat: Autonomous vehicles_People, Policy & Law,” takes place Monday on campus.

It will include scientists, insurance professionals, legal experts and pioneers in technology-driven transportation.

Topics will include the hopes and fears of those working toward a driverless car, advances in urban transportation systems and the legal and insurance ramifications of autonomous vehicle technology.

The forum is sponsored by Travelers.