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Skepticism Toward Autonomous Vehicle Development
Despite ongoing developments, skepticism persists regarding the efficacy of autonomous vehicles. Many wonder whether these systems are genuinely capable of fully autonomous operation or are merely elaborate demonstrations—not scalable or reliable enough for widespread deployment.
The speaker emphasizes that the current efforts are not just "billionaire science projects" but are aimed at creating scalable, practical solutions that can be reliably operational in the real world. They reinforce a commitment to developing a "recipe" and methodology that ensures these vehicles are not a technological showcase but a viable, scalable transportation option.