The Complexity of Artificial Intelligence

In the article, “Will Self-Driving Cars be Good for America” (March 10, 2016), Robert Peterson argues that America is ready for self-driving cars to take over the streets. The author first reports the statistics of car related accidents in America, and how much the damages have cost in all; he then presents all the benefits of autnomous cars by discussing how it will benefit people of all ages by limiting expenses, and being able to reach a destination without the need for a license; and to conclude, he then finishes his article by alerting the audience that they need to get ready for what’s about to happen to the automotive industry in America. His purpose is to inform the reader in order to convince them that autonomous cars are the only

According to Butts and Rich (2015), complexity science is a knowledge founded on physics and mathematics that operates using basic principles to elucidate the connection between variables. Butts and Rich add that complexity science is a developing field of interest that is catching the attention of scholars from different disciplines because it provides a different viewpoint on various phenomena of interest. According to Sturmberg and Martin (2009), although there has been an ongoing push for application of complexity science in health care, this is not an attempt to eradicate the reductionistic view. Complexity science only aims to fabricate a new and more comprehensive understanding of the world by unifying both the holistic and reductionist viewpoint (Sturmberg & Martin, 2009).

Since the beginning of self-driving cars which first began in 1925 with the creation of the Houdina Radio Control; a car operated by two cars, a transmitter, and an antenna, to now - the futuristic dream of these autonomous cars have transformed into the reality of cars we see now. These cars are nothing short of the new technology advances that have occurred over the past decade. However, with these advances many question whether or not these cars are ready to be sold, due to the fatal accident that occurred May 2016 involving the autonomous Tesla and a white truck. Due to the Tesla not being able to detect the white tractor because of technological issues, the tesla failed to stop, and since the driver was not prepared to steer, it lead to the fatal collision eventually leading to the death of the tesla owner. With the increase of these cars on the road, from companies like BMW, Daimler, Ford, Apple, Uber, and Google, this poses a serious threat to not only the people operating this autonomous vehicle but also to the surrounding drivers. I believe that autonomous cars should not be put on the road, and that these cars are not beneficial to the population.

Can we make our once mythical dream of having an automated self-driving car on roads come true? In today’s modern day age and generation, the most pivotal notion that binds our society together as a whole, is technology. From having flying automated cameras that can be controlled to take beguiling shots with a touch of a button, to using smartphones for alerting burglar alarms in households, new milestones are constantly being accomplished and achieved at an inconceivable rate. One such present-day technological advance that has been circulating our domains and industry is the exploitation of autonomous vehicles on public streets. While the idea of having a driverless car is captivating and desirable in many forms, it however, also raises many

For decades the thought of a car that could drive itself has been a model of the future, but now, that model is becoming a reality. The potential benefits of adding an autonomous vehicle (AV) to the roadways are limitless, they span from improved safety to the convenience and luxury of the driver. Companies have already gained the right to test their cars in certain states. Once proven safe, the public will slowly but surely integrate autonomous vehicles into their lives. Autonomous cars will be a substantial benefit to society because they improve automobile safety, efficiency, and the overall convenience of the vehicle.

Autonomous driving will continue to be a significant area of interest as well as investment for technology companies and automotive players in 2017. However, as the technical difficulties and regulatory challenges become more of a reality, the timelines for these types of vehicles will be extended. Many early predictions for the end of the decade are already being pushed out to 2021 and beyond.

In post-industrial societies such as the United States and much of Europe, autonomous vehicles are increasingly becoming a reality. It is nearly impossible to stop progress and this is no exception. Even when California banned self-driving cars, companies like Google and Uber just moved their testing sites to other states and continued their research (McFarland, 2017). America is known as a country of cars and trucks but the advances in self-driving cars may affect this image immensely as new companies take the forefront of this new industry. As this new technology becomes ingrained in daily life, society will be changed largely in the way that human drivers deal with autonomous cars, the common understanding of safety on the roads, and the

“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” What if that one giant leap for mankind is autonomous vehicles? The talk of self-driving cars has been around for a while, but only has a futuristic idea. Self-driving cars no longer have to be a futuristic idea, according to an interview with Jeff Brown (2017). In the article, “This life changing technology is closer than people think,”self-driving cars are expected to be here within the next 18 months. Brown (2017) reported this life changing-technology will bring changes that will be difficult for people to wrap their heads around. Self-driving cars will bring changes such as the decrease of human driving error, lowering the cost of car insurance, and the beginning of a new industry.

There are legitimate reasons to urge caution when considering implementing autonomous cars rapidly in today’s complex transportation system. For example, autonomous cars will eventually face a moral dilemma (Anderson). In the event of an inevitable crash, how will an autonomous car respond when faced with a situation that threatens the safety of the passenger, versus the safety of a pedestrian? Although these red flags do provide sufficient evidence to provide concern, the benefits of autonomous cars outweigh the possible mistakes that will come along the way. Eventually, autonomous cars will have many advantages over user driven cars as they will make roads safer and reduce traffic, among other benefits.

The idea of self-driving cars seems to be a futuristic one but is indeed closer than some might imagine. Currently, self-driving car prototypes are being produced by several companies but are not yet on the roads. Driverless cars are vehicles that don’t require a human operator; instead the car makes all the decisions on how to reach the destination. There are three different views on the idea of driverless cars. The first is that it is a revolutionary idea that must be implemented for safety and cost. The second view is that they are an unreliable idea that are not worth the money it would take to produce them. The third view is that people think driverless cars are a good idea, but they would not want to ride in them due to ethical issues such as who would be to blame in an accident. All three opinions are valid and deeply affect the process of actually producing the self-driving vehicles.

Experiments on self-driving vehicles have been ongoing for decades. For example, beginning in the 1980s, a German researcher at a Munich university, Ernst Dickmanns, built the world’s first robotic car. Those earlier models required human intervention to control engine throttle and braking. By 1995, Dickmanns’ team launched the first fully autonomous vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and inaugurated it on a 1,000-mile round tripper from Munich to Denmark and back, including nearly 100 miles of human-free control.(2)

Christopher B. Dolan, a lawyer from California, explores how AVs work and the effect their implementation would have on human safety in his post trial report, “Self-driving cars & the bumpy road ahead: can your car drive better without you?” Dolan specifically hones in on the idea that removing humans from the driver seat is the main reason why autonomous cars are safer. Dolan uses the statistic that, “Approximately 35,000 highway fatalities and 95 percent of automobile crashes are caused at least in part by driver error,” to show that having a human behind the wheel 95% responsible for the way in which cars pose a hazard to our physical safety. “Autonomous vehicles (Avs), however, don 't make human mistakes, and there is strong evidence that AV technology may dramatically alter the collision matrix”[1]. Since autonomous cars

With the reality of a Google car just a few years away, people are looking forward to kicking back and letting robotics handle road rage. While the fantasy is a pleasant one, self-driving cars bring upon a philosophical dilemma.

We’ve chosen these areas specifically because we expect them to be the biggest factors in the adoption of autonomous vehicles. However, it’s important to keep in mind that some of the technologies that will be discussed are still being developed. Therefore the implications that are dependent on technologies still being developed can be considered somewhat speculative.

Autonomous vehicles are nothing new. At least the testing of these vehicles to get them ready for public streets has been going on for years. As far back as 1478, Leonardo da Vinci imagined what a driverless conveyance might look like, although his self-propelled vehicle was designed to travel just 130 feet on a predesigned track.