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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CARS

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence is the ability of computer systems and machines to perform duties usually required with human intelligence. This technology is relatively new, as AI is at a peak of development today. Pioneers of this technology have been able to implement AI in machines that range from medical diagnosis to videogames. My research, however, is on automobiles. The use of artificial intelligence in cars is very new and popular at the moment, as developers and industries are investing billions in research. Toyota and Tesla have been leaders in the frontier, as Toyota introduced self-parking in 2003, and Tesla announcing auto pilot in 2014. Newer models of cars are soon to have artificial technology implemented, with many autonomic features by 2021.

Potential Benefits

Artificial Intelligence provide a greater driving experience for humans, as the human is assisted by computer while driving. This can reduce the amount of accidents, as computers rarely have errors. Another benefit is the car’s entertainment to users. According to Google, thousands of hours of self-driving on the road was done, with a result of zero accidents. This can lead to a conclusion that self-driving can be more safe than human driving. Many driver’s look for a great interior and infotainment system in cars, and with AI, revolutionary systems can be attained. Updates can be made automatically through new software as well.

Legal and Ethical Issues

With such a great technology, there has to be risks. Computer systems can sometimes fluke or error, and this would be a nightmare for the driver and surrounding cars. Court actions have been taken against the autonomic revolution, however the industry has replied as these AI features allow for the driver to make less errors when driving. For example, a family of four is driving. If a child longs and cries for their parent, the driver, the parent can solve their child’s needs and the AI can solve the problem of the driver not focusing on the road. So far, seven states have legalized self-driving. California, Florida, and Nevada have even made laws for the future to allow automobiles to drive themselves to destinations without a human, as the AI is the operator.

Security

Like I said as before, computer systems can have errors. Unexpected turns can come around. A major concern of AI cars, is the effect of bad weather on autonomic/ autopilot features. When changing lanes via autopilot, maybe the roads are covered in snow or heavy rain and could mislead the AI. Another security issue is privacy. AI can encrypt data and voice that you might not want to be encrypted.

Future

Because the AI is new, there is a vast amount of room for improvement and findings. Automobiles, especially in Germany, are discovering ways to implement AI and autopilot features in their cars. Mercedes Benz is soon to release a new model by 2020, which implements fully autopilot, self-driving.