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a16z Podcast: Self-Driving Cars — Where Are We, Really?

Jan 31, 2018
Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, James Wu, CEO of DeepMap, and Taggart Matthiesen, Head of Product at Lyft, dive into the rapidly evolving world of self-driving cars. They discuss how cars are transforming into data-rich platforms, the hurdles to achieving full autonomy, and the potential for personalized travel experiences. The conversation also highlights the economic and regulatory challenges ahead, the balance of remote driving solutions, and the critical importance of safety standards and data security for future innovations.
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INSIGHT

Incremental Progress to Autonomy

  • Self-driving cars won't arrive all at once but through incremental progress over years.
  • Early models like Tesla Autopilot show partial autonomy now, with full autonomy decades away.
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Key Challenges to Deployment

  • Major challenges to self-driving include economics, software infrastructure, talent, and regulatory issues.
  • These hurdles are non-trivial and slow widespread adoption despite the hype.
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Unexpected Urban Benefits

  • Beyond safety and convenience, self-driving cars can reduce crime and free up urban space by reducing parking needs.
  • Cars become moving sensors, collecting valuable real-time data for cities and law enforcement.
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