"2023: The Challenging Year for Autonomous Vehicles and the Road Ahead"

In 2023, self-driving cars, including those from Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla, faced significant challenges, with numerous accidents and regulatory issues highlighting their unpreparedness for real-world conditions. Despite advancements in technology, autonomous vehicles struggled with contextualizing data and ensuring safety, leading to fatal crashes, traffic disruptions, and legal actions. San Francisco, a hub for testing these vehicles, experienced particular difficulties, with incidents involving Cruise robotaxis and Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software raising concerns about the viability and safety of driverless technology on public roads.