When the Rubber of Artificial Intelligence Meets the Road: Will We Ever Ride in Driverless Cars?
The driverless car stands at the pinnacle of future visions of a world powered by Artificial Intelligence. Futurists picture roads full of cars moving swiftly and safely while passengers send endless texts and watch streaming videos. As strange as it may seem, a recent news report of an automobile accident can help us understand the likely limits of Artificial Intelligence as well as the importance of trust in our lives and our futures. Consider the news from last week that