Safety of autonomous vehicles: comprehensive analysis and strategic perspectives

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the safety of autonomous vehicles as a promising solution to the global problem of road traffic injuries. Based on up-to-date data for 2023-2025 from international sources (NHTSA, Waymo, AAA), a comparative assessment of the accident rate of unmanned and traditional vehicles is carried out. The technological potential of autonomous systems to eliminate the human factor, which is the main cause of an accident, is considered in detail. The key barriers to mass adoption are being investigated: technical limitations, cybersecurity issues, legal uncertainty, and a low level of public trust. In conclusion, strategic directions for the safe integration of technologies are formulated, including the development of a regulatory framework, increasing transparency of testing and improving artificial intelligence algorithms.

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