I completely agree with your excitement about self-driving cars - the thought of multitasking during a commute is super appealing. Although, it’s also important that we consider some potential downsides.
First, the question of safety. True, self-driving technology has advanced rapidly but it’s not fool-proof. There have been reported accidents with self-driving cars, so I think we can all agree that the technology needs to be absolutely secure before widespread implementation.
Second, there are ethical dilemmas. Imagine a situation where an accident is about to happen and the car has to choose between swerving into a group of pedestrians or crashing and potentially harming the passenger. Difficult decisions like these need to be programmed into these vehicles, and that opens up a whole can of worms about the ethics of AI decision-making.
Despite these concerns, I truly believe that self-driving cars have the potential to revolutionize travel and urban living - just like how the smartphone has reshaped our daily lives. There are hurdles to get past, but with careful considerations, we stand to benefit greatly from this emerging technology. What do you think?