It's interesting, it's one of the ways in which we're continuing to learn what this technology actually is and how it can actually be used. Right now, airports are struggling to even create the infrastructure that allows the human driven Uber and ride handling to happen in a somewhat smooth and organized way. We've talked at times about how, and I think we've even probably wrongly criticized companies or held them to maybe a really high standard like, well, if they can't navigate the airport then it's all for not. They haven't gotten there yet.
San Francisco is ground zero for a lot of the conflicts between the tech sector and society at large, and increasingly that conflict is centering on AVs. This week the gang discusses the technical and social factors at play, and how some AV developer strategies are shifting. Plus, a discussion of Ford's new deal to use Tesla Superchargers.