The Impact of Automation Automation, including A.I., is set to replace some jobs while creating new ones and giving rise to entirely new industries. The fear of job loss due to automation is a common concern, but it's important to recognize that change has always been part of human progress.
Impact on Trucking Industry E-commerce demand for shipping has increased significantly, leading professional truck drivers in the U.S. alone facing a 50,000-driver shortage. However, A.I. can fill workforce gaps in certain industries where there isn't enough labor force.
Autonomous Driving and Job Evolution 'Maureen Fitzgerald', an experienced truck driver approaching retirement saw automation as a threat but realized her job would evolve rather than be lost completely through autonomous driving technology.
Challenges with Self-Driving Trucks vs Cars 'TuSimple' company focuses on developing A.I. technology for autonomous trucks due to the complexity involved in self-driving cars navigating city roads compared to automated trucks operating long before self-driving cars hit urban areas.
A.I.'s Complete Problem: Autonomous Driving Challenges 'A complete problem' involves solving every aspect related to driving such as vision control navigation social interaction which requires an enormous amount of common sense; Maureen oversees real-world conditions teaching AI how humans operate and make decisions even when faced with unexpected situations during test runs