Benzinga·2025-10-31 05:29Group 1: Autonomous Vehicle Adoption - The Biden administration could have done more to promote the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the U.S. [1][2] - Pete Buttigieg stated that current autonomous driving technologies are already safer than human drivers and have the potential to save many lives [2] - Buttigieg highlighted the significant daily fatalities caused by human drivers, comparing the loss to filling a 737 every day [2] Group 2: Industry Predictions and Developments - Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicts that most vehicles will be autonomous in over 20 years, likening human driving to "horseback riding" in the future [5] - Uber is partnering with Nvidia to deploy over 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2027, utilizing Nvidia's autonomous driving technology [6] - Tesla is set to begin production of its Cybercab, with job listings indicating preparations at its Gigafactory in Texas [7] Group 3: Regulatory and Transparency Issues - Waymo CEO Tekedra Mawakana emphasized the need for transparency in the autonomous vehicle sector, stating that lack of transparency hinders road safety [9] - Tesla's Cybercab may include traditional driving controls like a steering wheel and pedals to comply with safety regulations, despite initial plans to exclude them [8]