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The episode wraps up with acknowledgment of the hurdles ahead: regulatory complexities, safety validation, hardware costs, cybersecurity, and cultural resistance. The presence of competing companies like Tesla, Waymo, and others creates a dynamic innovation ecosystem. While Tesla's approach relies on cameras and partial automation, companies like Zoox aim for full Level 5 autonomy, which remains technically challenging yet promising.
The hosts express cautious optimism: the technology is "already here," with autonomous vehicle companies conducting real-world rides. Much like the evolution of smartphones or streaming platforms, incremental progress accumulates toward systemic change.