39. Aicha Evans Wants You to Take Your Eyes Off the Road
Summary
Steve Levitt interviews Aisha Evans, CEO of Zoox, a company developing fully autonomous, electric robotaxis without steering wheels or drivers. Evans discusses the technical, psychological, and regulatory hurdles of autonomous driving, emphasizing Zoox’s strategy of purpose-built vehicles to foster user trust. The conversation also covers the economics of ride-sharing, the impact on jobs, and Evans’ personal journey from Intel to leading a billion-dollar venture.
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