It does show some indicators form proximity sensors. Pretty much though what the other commentor said - to give a visualization into the self driving for the u

It does show some indicators form proximity sensors. Pretty much though what the other commentor said - to give a visualization into the self driving for the user. When traffic cones and street signs were added to Autopilot - you can bet that visualization was updated to show it off. Same when they added stop light detection. It makes sense to me. For some, that visualization literally _is_ the AI, for all they know.