Oh, but it is going to happen.
In fact, it’s already happening.
And, btw, I have worked all my working days with computers.
I have held just about every position there is in development and in IT management and systems analysis, with PCs and mini-computers and mainframes. I’ve worked in many types of businesses, and in small and large ones. I’ve also been an independent contractor.
Enough about me.
When it comes to machines failing, I would never say they are perfect, because there can never be anything done to perfection. But, machines can perform many boring and redundant and simple functions, much more precisely than humans. IT has progresses to the point that now we have artificial intelligence that is quite capable, and is being applied to applications which threaten to make a lot of jobs, and even careers, obsolete. Driving is one of those functions.
There is nothing pertaining to driving that can’t be duplicate by a “machine”, or a robot. Autonomous vehicles are being designed to replace the human factor in transportation. Will they be perfect? Heck no! But, they will perform better and more precisely than humans, and with a lot fewer mistakes or errors. Testing of that kind of vehicle has already proven to be so advanced, that the designers and makers feel it’s ready, right now, to replace the human factor in driving.
You don’t have to believe in the tech right now. But, it’s coming to our roads a lot sooner than you might think or expect.
And, like a lot of other tech that surprised people, even you will eventually embrace it.
Okay, here’s a question for you...
In your opinion, was GM’s decision to lead the world in autonomous vehicle design and manufacturing based on their own “Voice of the Customer” program or was it actually based on an agreement they made with the Obama regime to go all-in with saving the Planet in exchange for a bailout?