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Originally Posted by kyriian
Yep.. modern cars now just create a population that cannot drive, and automation means no one needs to learn how to drive anymore.
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This post got me thinking of how silly we are for not seeing all this coming. With the advent of the iPhone and social media platforms back in the late 00s the writing was on the wall: the entire world, cars included, are going to be digital/software-driven. Batteries for phones are other gadgets have come down in price, society is dependent on software more than ever, and automation/outsourcing is more prevalent than ever before.
It was only a matter of time before cars would turn into smartphones with four wheels. This is [unfortunately] the natural evolution of technology.
The next big thing after electrification is gonna be AI. There's already a push for self-driving of course, but we will see AI for cabin functions and communication with other cars as well. Some cars like the upcoming Merc EQS are already headed in this direction.