Security risk
The true risk usually comes from the biggest strengths. That could be case in self-driving technology.
What do I mean by that?
Well, since the software is planned to replace the driver’s, it also means that theoretically it can be compromised from the other side of the world.
Eddie Schwartz from Verizon’s enterprise said for the Guardian that cyber-security is a long way from maturity, and the first half of 21st century will see the number of targets increase exponentially.
He highlighted a million applications designed for machine-to-machine communications with potentially a million underlying security issues.
Relevant institutions will surely deal with these questions, but trucking industry is far too important to avoid the publicity.
What about suddenly unemployed workers?
According to BBC’s article, significant knock-on effect for employment is expected if the new technology make a breakthrough.
It’s not just 3.5 million drivers, but also more than 5 million others who are involved such as workers in motels and restaurants are endangered.
