> Forget better frame, chassis, and body panel design to protect pedestrians! We won't need them if AI never hits anyone.
> Forget better braking systems that apply themselves automatically. We don't need that if AI can always avoid the need for sudden stops.
> Forget seat belt enhancements since that'll just inhibit nap time in my self driving car.
Source? I never seen anyone arguing theses things for the sake of self driving. Are you just assuming that because people that want self driving really want self driving and the auto industry couldn't possible works on 2 things at the same time?
> Forget better braking systems that apply themselves automatically. We don't need that if AI can always avoid the need for sudden stops.
> Forget seat belt enhancements since that'll just inhibit nap time in my self driving car.
Source? I never seen anyone arguing theses things for the sake of self driving. Are you just assuming that because people that want self driving really want self driving and the auto industry couldn't possible works on 2 things at the same time?