Australia Experiments with Special Highway for AI Vehicles

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I'm sure we all realize that Australia had huge empty areas that make it difficult to transport stuff.

last few years they've been using 'truck trains', large trucks with multiple trailers, on certain long, empty runs.

now, as thread title indicates, they're using AI trucks, on special AI only highways.

https://safetowork.com.au/world-first-au...e-pilbara/

The autonomous fleet represents another win for safety in the mining industry. Removing operators from behind the wheel eliminates the risks associated with fatigue.
Critically, grade separation will ensure that there is no interaction between the road trains on the haul road and vehicles using public roads.

well if we can have separate rail roads no reason we can't have separate AI roads.  I certainly don't want any AI vehicles on my roads.

I had a feeling we'd see something like this soon. I didn't account for the AI driver, though.

The biggest bugaboo I have with it, is the fact that they are finding ways to not pay employees. AI doesn't need a paycheck. 

Other than that, this is pretty cool. I wonder what an artificially intelligent road would actually look like...