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- 1Custom road signs can trick self-driving car AI●Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs
Researchers have shown that custom-made road signs can hijack the vision systems used by self-driving cars and drones, causing them to misread what they see. The Register reports that AI vision systems act as very literal readers, so subtle tweaks to signage can override their interpretation. The findings raise safety concerns for autonomous vehicles and unmanned aircraft that depend on cameras to obey traffic rules.
- 2Study Finds Older EVs More Reliable Than Gasoline Cars▼Older Electric Vehicles Have Lower Failure Rates Than Gasoline Rivals in New Study
A new study has found that older electric vehicles experience lower failure rates than comparable gasoline-powered cars. The findings challenge a common perception that EVs are less dependable over time, particularly regarding battery degradation and repair costs. The results are likely to fuel ongoing debate among drivers, automakers and analysts about the long-term value and reliability of electric vehicles versus combustion-engine models.
- 3Was the motor car the worst invention ever?●On balance, I really do think the motor car was the worst invention ever. Imagine what we could have achieved if that mo
A widely shared online argument claims the motor car was humanity's worst invention, contending that the vast money and resources devoted to cars could instead have built cheap, safe local public transport infrastructure. The post reflects an ongoing debate about car dependency, urban design and what alternatives cities might have had.