Drivers could be at risk in many modern cars with new AI technology likely to cause a “problem”, according to a leading expert. Ved Sen, Head of Innovation at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has warned motorists could develop an “over-reliance on AI” as more is fitted in petrol , diesel , and electric cars . This could mean drivers become too accustomed to the luxury of driving with high-tech software to aid them.
It hints that motorists may not be prepared for when technology fails with “errors” still likely in the early stages of development. It’s a risk that Ved has warned the motor industry should be concerned about as more and more tools are added to newer machines. Speaking exclusively to Express.
co.uk, Ved explained: “With any AI technologies, there are some standard risks. "These include explainability, bias, errors (false positives and false negatives), unintended consequences, and in the case of generative AI, hallucination.
” He added: “There is also a transitional risk – where over-reliance on AI could be a problem for a period. “Almost all of these should be issues for the automotive industry to a greater or lesser extent. “But we believe that recognising the risks is the first step towards managing them and we can minimise the risk and impact through good practices and governance.
” Despite the concern, Ved has stressed that new AI technology could still present a range of benefits for vehicles of the future. He stressed that tools bein.