What happens to self-driving cars when the Internet is down?

As the previous commenters have pointed out, it's likely that they will not require internet to function. And they would most likely have a manual option for emergencies etc. read more

Self driving cars like Tesla do not need internet do drive, and if they do, they almost always have it because it would run off cell towers. It needs internet to download updates but they don’t need it to drive. read more

The promise of self-driving cars suggests that some fusion between public transportation and private car use is on the horizon. Given the fact that 90 percent of auto accidents are the result of human error, it would seem likely that self-driving cars will disrupt the auto insurance industry as well. read more

Self driving cars can more locked down, with much smaller attack surfaces. This allows them to be engineered for much greater security. It’s also worth noting that Google is taking these threats seriously – and not just the obvious ones. read more