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What's the problem that autonomous cars aim to solve? Almost everybody today is able to drive. Most people are safely navigating billions of kilometers everyday. People who are physically disabled or don't want to drive for whatever reason have the option to order an Uber. So what is it that will change if we attain a 100% human-like AI driver?


Almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in the USA in 2022. Many people hope autonomous cars can reduce that number. The goal is not a 100% human-like driver. It is a driver that is better than humans.




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