AI Uncovered with Derek Kerton (AI’s Impact on Automobiles)

Episode Six: AI’s Impact on Automobiles

In episode six, we are joined by Derek Kerton. As  the Founder and Chairman of the Autotech Council in Silicon Valley, his work brings global car companies together with startups to drive discussion around new technologies and their possible impact on the car industry.

Derek shares his expertise, offering valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of automotive tech. They discuss how cars are becoming safer and more efficient using innovation. They delve into groundbreaking breakthroughs across the automotive industry over the last decade, like connected cars, autonomous driving, and the impact of the sharing economy. They then look at what how AI is affecting the car experience, and what the future might hold.

Previously, Derek has authored over 800 articles for news outlets including Techdirt, RCR Wireless, and GigaOm. He is also the co-author of the book Going Mobile: Building the real time enterprise with mobile applications. Derek has an MBA from Cornell University and an Economics degree from the University of Waterloo. 

“…Google efforts at making self-driving cars and self-driving taxis will move forward. They will solve the majority of the corner cases.”

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