The Role of Generative AI in Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, have long been a staple of science fiction. Today, they are an emerging reality, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). One particular branch of AI, generative AI, is playing a crucial role in this transformation. Generative AI, known for its ability to create new data from existing datasets, is not only making autonomous vehicles smarter but also safer and more efficient. This blog post delves into the multifaceted role of generative AI in the world of autonomous vehicles. The Basics of Generative AI Before diving into its applications in autonomous vehicles, it’s important to understand what generative AI is. Generative AI refers to a subset of artificial intelligence that can generate new content, such as images, music, or even text, by learning patterns from a given dataset. Some common types of generative AI include: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): These involve two neural networks competing against each other to pr...