AI Magazine February 2022 | Page 100

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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

Autonomous 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 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 .
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