Six Things Newsletter | July 27, 2021

In this week's Six Things, Paul Carroll explores a changing vision for driverless vehicles. Plus, digital is the assistant we always wanted; biggest risks to an economic recovery; COVID-19 boosts cyber risks in U.S.; and more.

In this week's Six Things, Paul Carroll explores a changing vision for driverless vehicles. Plus, digital is the assistant we always wanted; biggest risks to an economic recovery; COVID-19 boosts cyber risks in U.S.; and more.

A Changing Vision for Driverless Vehicles

Paul Carroll, Editor-in-Chief of ITL

As plans for fully autonomous vehicles continue to get pushed back, the near future is beginning to look like it will revolve around a different acronym: more ADAS, less AV.

Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, will provide many of the technology breakthroughs that allow for advances in ADAS, or advanced driver-assistance systems, which will use a host of new sensors and AI to reduce accidents. But the vision of driverless robotaxis carrying us everywhere and making deliveries looks like it will have to wait a bit, except in carefully circumscribed areas — and maybe even there for a while yet.

The shift to ADAS from full AVs should soften the near-term effects on auto insurers, which have feared a loss of business in a world where individuals aren’t responsible for driving. At the same time, the shift may increase the cost of repairing expensive electronics when accidents occur.

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