Research Shows How Self-Driving AI Can Be Hijacked With Nothing But Ink and Paper

Research Shows How Self-Driving AI Can Be Hijacked With Nothing But Ink and Paper

In one test, a simulated self-driving car disregarded an active crosswalk because of a sign labeled "Proceed."

Simple Printed Signs Can Trick a Self-Driving Car Into Driving Directly Into Pedestrians: Study

Burbano, et alA simple printed sign can hijack a self-driving car and make it drive directly toward pedestrians, a new study shows. This is very concerning news considering the recent track record of autonomous Waymo and Tesla robotaxis. Researchers found that the AI powering self-driving cars can mistakenly read text on billboards or posters as directives that take precedence over the system’s internal safety protocols. They also carried out su…