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DARPA Grand Challenges
Coverage of DARPA Grand Challenges in the Nexus archive.
- Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don't?
Autonomous vehicles, now operational in some U.S. cities, are being evaluated for their impact on traffic and safety. While proponents claim they reduce crashes and insurance claims, data from Waymo indicates they perform similarly to ride-hailing services in traffic reduction. Recent challenges with school buses and flooded roads highlight ongoing technical limitations.