Of course, that didnt happen.

Excessively high costs, prolonged testing periods, and safety issues have undoubtedly played their part.

But a new threat has emerged as well, as journalistPatrick McGeeillustrated in theFinancial Timeson Monday.

Big Tech bet on robotaxis — they shouldn’t have

The ADAS players are following a bottom-up approach, gradually scaling up the levels of automation.

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The mindset behind robotaxis comes in direct opposition, McGee explains.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

McGees piece offers an in-depth analysis of the two competing industries with insightful argumentation and experts perspectives.

The article is definitely worth a read if youre interested in the future of fully autonomous driving.

you’re able to find it here on theFinancial Times.

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Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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