Autonomy is Real Now
Summary
The post argues that autonomy has matured into reality, using Waymo's gradual market rollout to build ML models on real streets and achieve safety milestones. Swiss RE's December 2024 study shows AVs are roughly ten times safer than human drivers, driving adoption in cities like Austin, Atlanta, and Miami. The piece explains the high capex for sensors and compute but argues that per-mile costs can be cheaper than taxis, with benefits for electrification and utilization.