Do neural networks get distracted?

No idea and we don't directly address that question. Instead we discuss how you'll never know what goes on inside the "mind" of the AI. Plus GM Cruise releases a report that says they failed because they think they are better than regulations and regulators, distracted driving is on the rise. elderly drivers consider signing advanced directives for their kids to take away their license and Telsa keeps calling cruise control "full self driving".

This weeks links:

• https://getcruise.com/news/blog/2024/cruise-releases-third-party-findings-regarding-october-2/
• https://assets.ctfassets.net/95kuvdv8zn1v/1mb55pLYkkXVn0nXxEXz7w/9fb0e4938a89dc5cc09bf39e86ce5b9c/2024.01.24_Quinn_Emanuel_Report_re_Cruise.pdf
• https://www.iii.org/press-release/cellphone-use-is-biggest-cause-of-distracted-driving-triple-i-report-finds-012224
• https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/teslas-recall-fix-for-autopilot-irritates-drivers-disappoints-safety-advocates-f9ca0eb4
• https://electrek.co/2024/01/22/tesla-releases-fsd-v12-last-hope-self-driving/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/01/23/apple-car-launch-date-reportedly-pushed-back-to-2028-what-we-know-about-the-electric-vehicle-project/
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/21/aging-drivers-accidents-dementia/
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V035-6803.PDF
• https://www.wxyz.com/news/nhtsa-closes-probe-into-dodge-ram-rotary-gear-shifters-without-seeking-a-recall
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-AQ24000-10001.pdf
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/30/toyota-airbag-recall-2024/