Technical risks and social trust in the adoption of self-driving vehicles: an analysis of safety challenges and cyber threats
Abstract
The technological development of self-driving vehicles opens up new horizons in transport, but also reveals complex technical and societal risks. This study investigates the relationship between accident risks, cyber threats and technological distrust based on empirical research (n = 1840). The results show that high levels of technical anxiety - in particular uncertainty around cyber security, system failure and autonomous decision-making - significantly reduce users' subjective sense of safety. Social acceptance of technology is thus determined not only by engineering performance but also by public attitudes. The study highlights the importance of safety-oriented engineering, transparent regulation and user education for the future successful integration of autonomous vehicles.
Keywords:
cybersecurity, self-driving vehicles, technical concerns, social trust, road safety, road safety
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