Not so fast: rethinking our approach to driverless cars

Autonomous vehicles are big business. So it's no surprise that some of the highest-valued technology companies in the world are looking to get in on the action. Giants like Uber, Tesla, Waymo, and Apple have all invested heavily in what they see as the transport of tomorrow: AI-driven cars capable of such precise steering and navigation that they'll never need a human at the wheel. If successful, such vehicles would free up time for human drivers, allowing them to sleep on long-haul journeys, finish typing up presentations on the way to work, or simply use their time as they see fit (so, Netflix). Statistically, these vehicles should also be much, much safer.