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Poll Says Hacking is Biggest U.S. Worry about Self-Driving Cars
U.S. drivers are split on their comfort level with autonomous cars, but three out of four worry about hackers taking control of the vehicle, according to a study by global insurance company American International Group.
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U.S. drivers are split on their comfort level with autonomous cars, but three out of four worry about hackers taking control of the vehicle, according to a study by global insurance company American International Group.
The AIG poll finds 41% of respondents comfortable about sharing the road with robotic cars and 42% “generally okay” with the idea.
But 75% are concerned about the possibility of self-driving vehicles being hacked, either to crash the car or steal personal data such as credit card information or details about their trip movements.
Only 31% of respondents believe autonomous vehicles will drive more safely than they do. One in four think such cars will be less safe. On the other hand, two out of five believe autonomous driving systems would lower insurance costs and make transportation safer and less stressful.
AIG conducted the poll to help gauge how to position itself as an insurer when self-driving cars begin to take to the road in high volumes. Results show that four in five drivers believe people will need auto insurance even if they travel only in self-driving vehicles.
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