On February 10, a driverless taxi staged a "fire carnival" in San Francisco's Chinatown, which became the focus of a fiery incident. The Jaguar i-Pace, worth more than one million yuan, was completely reduced to ashes in the raging fire, as if it was a "zero-yuan rush" sale. However, this was not an accident, but a well-planned act of violence that left people jaw-dropping.
It is noteworthy that in this amazing fire, apart from the devastating damage suffered by the vehicle, no other property was damaged, and no one was injured. This situation is puzzling and even raises suspicions and doubts about the state of affairs. However, the truth is that it was not an accidental fire, but a deliberate act of sabotage.
The encounter of this Waymo driverless taxi is not only the burning of a car, but also a concentration of driverless technology and technology companies. According to the data, before the fire, the car suffered a series of "bullying" behaviors, including onlookers, graffiti, smashing, etc. This kind of behavior is not only an infringement of private property, but also a provocation and resistance to emerging technologies.
In San Francisco, similar incidents are not uncommon. The promotion of self-driving technology has met with distrust and opposition from the public, partly because of concerns about the safety of the technology, but also because of questions about the role and impact of technology companies in society. In the information age, people are increasingly concerned about the collection and use of personal privacy and data by technology companies, as well as the disruption of traditional ways of working.
However, we should not dismiss the prospects of autonomous technology because of momentary anger and fear. The emergence of every new technology is accompanied by challenges and difficulties, but only through continuous exploration and hard work can solutions be found. Autonomous driving technology has great potential to improve traffic efficiency, reduce traffic accidents, and change the way we travel.
Therefore, we need to look at driverless technology rationally, not only to be vigilant to prevent technology companies from abusing their power and infringing on the rights and interests of users, but also to encourage innovation and promote the development and application of technology. Only with the joint efforts of all sectors of society can we achieve the harmonious development of science and technology and human society, so that technology can truly benefit mankind.