How old is AutoPilot?

[mpt]

I've been wondering how autopilot compares to a real human driver - what do you think?

 

[JulienW]

Anthropomorphism really doesn't work or apply to AP (or any AI at this point) IMO.

 

[jamnmon66]

Anthropomorphism really doesn't work or apply to AP (or any AI at this point) IMO.

Agreed... mostly. But I think this is a useful shorthand/metaphor to think about how much supervision it needs. Particularly when explaining it to someone who hasn't gotten used to it yet or someone who doesn't know or care about how AI works.

 

[Octo]

I think it performs like a drunk baby with the visual acuity of a short sighted 100+ year old, the ambition of an enthusiastic teenager and the brain of an ant.

 

[mpt]

I think it performs like a drunk baby with the visual acuity of a short sighted 100+ year old, the ambition of an enthusiastic teenager and the brain of an ant.

We should add that to the poll