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Autonomous Vehicles:
Reducing FATALITIES with ML Technology As more manufacturers develop selfdriving technology, AI Magazine looks at the key technological and ethical considerations that need to be made WRITTEN BY: CATHERINE GRAY
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utonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, are being developed and tested by a number of manufacturers across the globe. These vehicles use a combination of sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to travel between destinations. Research has shown that the production of self-driving cars is expected to reach 800,000 units worldwide between the years 2023-2030. Despite concerns around the technology and its ability to safeguard passengers from harm, KPMG has predicted the adoption of self-driving vehicle technology could reduce 100
February 2022
the frequency of accidents by approximately 90%. Now, as the technology matures and autonomous cars become commercially available, technologists and car manufacturers need to dispel concerns around the ethics and safety of self-driving technology. Noting the benefits of this technology, Gilberto Rodriguez, Director of Product Management - Artificial Intelligence and Ethernet Connectivity at Imagination Technologies said: “One benefit would be the ability to reduce the need for drivers. This can significantly reduce the cost per mile of driving and, with it, the need to own a car.
