As we move closer and closer to a more autonomous future, Americans are narrowly split on their reception of driverless roadways.
In a new study conducted by AIG, 41% of Americans say they are uncomfortable with the idea of sharing the road with self-driving vehicles, while 42% say they are generally accepting of the idea.
Overall, respondents say safety is a major concern, while ease of transportation and lower insurance premiums are alluring pros.
|Safety and security
Both supportive and opposing respondents are overwhelmingly apprehensive about the safety and security of these driverless vehicles, with 75% expressing concerns about hackers taking control of the vehicles' autonomous features, including emergency brakes and lane departure avoidance, for example. And 67% cite concerns over a cyber breach, where personal data such as credit card information, times and destinations of travel, and Internet connections could become susceptible to hackers.
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