Steering the Future: The Ethical Roadmap of Autonomous Vehicles

Welcome to a new episode of the "What's AI" podcast with your host, Louis-François Bouchard. In this episode, I'm excited to share my talk with Jeremy Cohen of Think Autonomous. This discussion is particularly meaningful to me as we dove into the ethical complexities surrounding autonomous vehicles, an area that blends technological innovation with moral considerations.

Our conversation was more than just technical jargon; we explored the real-world implications and ethical dilemmas presented by AI in the realm of transportation. I always aim to keep the episodes accessible to everyone. For example, we questioned how AI's decision-making processes in critical scenarios could redefine human roles in the future of transport.

Moreover, we broadened our discussion to encompass AI's transformative influence in various sectors, including healthcare and finance and reflected on the sustainability of AI startups amidst rapid technological advancements. We talked about lots of topics including autonomous vehicles but not only! There’s something for everyone in this episode.

I also tried a fresh format, engaging in “debates” around AI I came up with, providing listeners with, hopefully, a few new perspectives around AI. It's an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, ethics, and technology, from industry professionals to curious individuals.

So, join us as we dive into this fascinating discussion about AI, autonomous vehicles, and their impact on society. Catch this episode on , and don't forget to follow the "What's AI" podcast by Louis-François Bouchard on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more insightful content!

The timestamps to help you decide if the topics seem interesting to you:

00:00:00 Coming up in the conversation

00:01:31 Jeremy shares about his background

00:03:55 The future of Self-driving cars is not that straightforward!

00:07:49 If there are numerous challenges, why are companies still developing autonomous cars?

00:08:46 The future might involve more self-driving buses and trucks instead of cars

00:09:24 Are AI Start-ups dead?

00:14:25 Can ‘wannabe’ AI start-ups harm the actual AI economy and market?

00:16:50 Should AI research prioritize progress over control and a deep understanding of algorithms?

00:21:14 Can AI replace experts?

00:24:04 If we make AI hyper-personalized or make it impersonate someone, can it replace experts?

00:25:18 If AI cannot replace experts, should we be worried about our jobs?

00:26:18 How to find out if your job can be taken by AI or not?

00:33:06 Potential of AI in creative expression, entertainment, and journalism

00:38:11 Will AI make us dumb?

00:40:16 Can hallucination be fixed or not?

00:46:29 Is it possible to build a biasless AI model?

00:52:24 Transparency is going to be a big thing AI economy

00:55:59 AI can make your content boring!

01:02:39 Your mom might not use AI unless this happens!

01:09:08 Is AI democratizing opportunities or is it still only benefitting the rich?