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Some skeptics point out that the high costs of building specialized autonomous vehicles ($1-2 million each) limit current deployments to urban areas. The transition to broader adoption will require scaling and cost reductions, much like transitioning from luxury to mass-market consumer products.
Moreover, debates around dependence on Big Tech companies, data security, and hacking fears persist. The possibility of malicious interference, cyberattacks, or malicious politics raises concerns that autonomy might also carry risks.