# Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition

> VR experiment on AI ethics in self-driving car crash scenarios. (iPhone/iPad app by National Film Board / Office national du film.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardboard-crash-sundance-edition/id1073453601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Film Board / Office national du film](https://appshunter.io/developer/329353641)
- Category: Education, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 263 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardboard-crash-sundance-edition/id1073453601/reviews.md

## What is Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition?

***Official New Frontier selection in the Sundance Film Festival 2016***
Install, launch the app and place your iPhone in a Google Cardboard viewer. 

Cardboard Crash is a virtual reality experiment about the ethics of artificial intelligence algorithms in self-driving cars.

You'll find yourself in a self-driving car forced to make a difficult decision in an unavoidable crash event.

When artificial intelligence makes these decisions for us, should we hold them to an ethical standard? Who should be designing these algorithms, and how should they be chosen?

Created by Vincent McCurley and the NFB Digital Studio
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada

Cardboard Crash: Sundance Edition is optimized for iPhone 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 6 Plus, and 6S Plus and Google Cardboard V2.

## Key features

- Virtual reality experience
- Ethical AI dilemmas
- Self-driving car scenarios
- Unavoidable crash events
- Thought-provoking questions

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardboard-crash-sundance-edition/id1073453601/reviews.md

### 5/5 — By far a great VR experience

*2016-04-13*

One of the best VR experiences I've had yet! Love this app! This is a must have game. The owners need to make more!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition

### What is Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition?

Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition is a virtual reality experiment that places you in a self-driving car facing an unavoidable crash. It prompts users to consider the ethical implications of artificial intelligence algorithms making life-or-death decisions.

### What devices is Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition compatible with?

The app is optimized for iPhone 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 6 Plus, and 6S Plus, and requires a Google Cardboard V2 viewer. It is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How does Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition explore AI ethics?

The experience presents a scenario where an AI must make a difficult decision in an unavoidable crash. It raises questions about accountability, the design of these algorithms, and who should be responsible for their choices.

### Is Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition suitable for younger audiences?

The app has an age rating of 9+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged nine and older. It deals with complex ethical themes that may be more accessible to this age group.

### When was Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition last updated?

The app was last updated on January 22, 2016, to version 1.1. It was initially released on January 18, 2016.

### Does Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition have ads?

No, Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What is the user sentiment for Cardboard Crash Sundance Edition?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 4.2 stars from 5 ratings, indicating generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-01-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- VR performance optimizations
- Added data visualizations
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2016-01-18

No release notes.

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