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The discussion made a pivot toward autonomous vehicles (AVs), where the pace of technological advancements is rapidly accelerating. The executive noted the necessity for AVs to exceed human safety levels, given that road fatalities amount to over a million globally each year. However, widespread adoption hinges on several factors, such as regulatory alignment, infrastructure development, and the need for superhuman performance from AVs.
The executive highlighted that although much progress has been made, the path towards mass adoption will require a concerted effort across various stakeholders—technology developers, regulatory bodies, and city planners.