‘The best thing that you can do for your career is to make yourself redundant’: Inside Stellantis’ AI push after the ‘starting gun went off’
That’s the advice of Stellantis’ CTO, who plans to hire hundreds more anyway. AI is shrinking weeks into days, but it can't tell you what car to make.
The hands-free driving project at Stellantis is utilizing a battered Cherokee with a cracked windshield and altered mirrors for safety purposes. The car is fitted with a yellow box on the dashboard, allowing a human to take control if necessary. The technology relies on a kill switch and the STLA AutoDrive L2++ system, both designed to monitor the vehicle's response.
According to Stellantis, AI has significantly reduced the time required for development projects, allowing yearlong processes to be completed in weeks. However, the company still stresses the importance of human oversight, as engineers must be able to answer any questions about the systems they are building. Stellantis, a member of Detroit's Big Three, faces challenges due to its significant exposure to the European market, which is shifting towards electric vehicles.
The company has struggled to achieve its electric vehicle goals, resulting in a substantial financial loss and a sharp decline in stock value.
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