This is the second episode of What About AI, Georgia Tech’s podcast on how artificial intelligence is transforming research, industry, education and society. Hosted by Pascal Van Hentenryck and Breon Martin, this episode focuses on the future of mobility and the role AI plays in reshaping cities.
Pascal and Breon are joined by Srinivas Peeta, Frederick R. Dickerson Chair and professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and principal research faculty at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Peeta shares his perspective on the deployment of autonomous vehicles in Atlanta and beyond, noting both the promise and current limitations of driverless cars and stressing the importance of extensive on-road testing before they can be fully integrated into transportation systems.
The episode also highlights Georgia Tech’s latest investment in AI infrastructure, including a $20 million national AI supercomputer, which will accelerate breakthroughs across disciplines and expand research opportunities.
Key topics include:
- How AI, autonomy and data are transforming urban mobility
- The challenges of deploying autonomous vehicles in cities such as Atlanta
- Why real-world testing is critical for building public trust and safety
- The importance of human-like driving behaviors in autonomous systems
- Georgia Tech’s new national AI supercomputer and its impact on research
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