Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Ford CTO Ken Washington
Apr 17, 2019
Ken Washington, Ford’s CTO and a leader in AI and autonomous vehicles, delves into the future of mobility. He discusses Ford's role in DARPA challenges, revealing how those experiences shape self-driving technology today. Washington highlights ethical concerns surrounding AI, emphasizing data privacy and corporate responsibility. He envisions a future with smart, personalized vehicles and the societal impacts of self-driving cars on job markets. Plus, he shares the coolest and creepiest aspects of AI innovation, blending technology with our everyday lives.
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Autonomous Vehicle Challenges
- Autonomous vehicles need a complete understanding of their environment.
- AI isn't fully solved, requiring extensive testing and validation.
Early Autonomous Vehicle Experiences
- Kara Swisher recalls experiences with early autonomous vehicles.
- She mentions Google's initial tricked-up cars and Waymo's clown car without a steering wheel.
Car Manufacturing in Autonomous Vehicles
- Building the "car part" of self-driving technology is challenging.
- Ford invested $1 billion in Argo AI to tackle this challenge.