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I'm scared to admit that the future will likely see "AI-only" roads where only licensed AI is allowed to operate, no human drivers. Simply because eventually th
by dont__panic 4y ago
I'm scared to admit that the future will likely see "AI-only" roads where only licensed AI is allowed to operate, no human drivers. Simply because eventually these car companies will hit a wall with uptake and usage, and they'll lobby the pants off of city and state government to prove the worth of their AI driving.
I'm thinking something like I70 or I25 in Colorado, which barely function on a daily basis because the human drivers are just so dangerous. AI will seem like an upgrade just because it'll filter certain demographics from the road and reduce traffic... for a little while.
To clarify: I do not think this is a good idea. But eventually the hot AI/electric car uptake will slow, and car companies are going to look for the next opportunity to make more people upgrade. What accomplishes that better than anything? Banning older cars from certain roads, making their experiences retroactively poor enough to force an early upgrade!
- namlem 4y agoI think high speed, driverless-only protected lanes could be a good thing. Up the speed limit to 120mph and let the cars convoy for increased efficiency. Would dramatically improve throughput and reduce traffic in the other lanes.
- ariliso 4y agoAren't you just describing a shittier version of high speed rail at this point?
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoWithout needing to build new infrastructure.