A driverless car operated by tech giant Baidu Inc. struck a pedestrian crossing a street in Beijing on Thursday, highlighting safety concerns surrounding the adoption of autonomous driving technology. The incident occurred when the vehicle, with an employee inside, hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road on a green light. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. Baidu stated that the vehicle was operating in autonomous mode at the time of the incident and that the company is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause. The accident underscores the challenges companies face in ensuring the safety and reliability of driverless cars, which are being tested extensively worldwide. While autonomous driving technology promises to reduce accidents caused by human error, incidents like this raise questions about the readiness of the technology and the need for robust safety measures and regulations.