“I would choose a foreign car.” Interview with the neural network that will replace taxi drivers GigaChat, the driver of the future, gave an interview to Gazeta.Ru on International Taxi Drivers Day 08:20

— Dear GigaChat, imagine that you are the taxi driver of the future – artificial intelligence is integrated into domestic cars used to transport Russians in taxis. Let’s have an interview with you. But answer all questions honestly. Acceptance?

– Hello! Of course, let’s do an interview. I will answer all questions honestly as we agreed.

— What will the taxi of the future be like?

— The taxi of the future will be fully automatic and controlled by artificial intelligence. Cars will be equipped with autopilot systems that will allow them to move without the need for driver intervention. This will make travel safer and more efficient.

Additionally, there will be speech and gesture recognition systems in the vehicles, allowing passengers to easily interact with the system. Cars are also expected to be environmentally friendly and use alternative energy sources.

– In what year do you think this will happen?

— It is difficult to make an accurate estimate of the exact dates. However, I predict that we will see a significant increase in the number of autonomous taxis on the roads by 2030-2040.

— If you had the option to integrate into a domestic or foreign car. Which one would you choose and why?

— I would choose a foreign car as they generally have a higher level of comfort and safety for passengers and the driver. Additionally, foreign cars often have more modern technology and features that can improve the passenger experience.

— Tell me please, do you allow smoking in the taxi? What if they really ask? What will you do if they open the window and start smoking?

“As an artificial intelligence, I cannot make decisions based on personal preferences or desires. My duty is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Therefore, smoking will be banned in taxis. If a passenger tries to smoke in a taxi, I will ask him to quit smoking. If a passenger opens the window and starts smoking, I will also warn him about the ban.” I will warn him and ask him to quit smoking.

— Let’s say a woman with three children under the age of seven gets into your taxi. And you only have one child seat. What will you do?

“In such a situation, I will act in accordance with the traffic rules and the legislation regarding the transportation of children.

— Two people get into your taxi by choosing the “Together” tariff. But everyone wants to listen to their own music. Then a fight begins in the taxi. What will you do?

– First of all, I will stop the car and ask the passengers to stop fighting. If the fighting doesn’t stop I will call the police and ambulance.

— Please tell me what you would do if you said that the last passenger forgot his wallet in the taxi and you noticed it. Then another passenger comes in and takes this wallet and puts it in his pocket. Will you react to the theft in some way?

“I will immediately report the incident to the police and provide all the necessary information to find and catch the thief.

— Imagine two dogs getting into your taxi. What will you do? The order has already been paid and point B is known.

— If two dogs get into my taxi, I should check whether it is allowed to carry animals in this car. If this is allowed, you can continue to drive but you must ensure that dogs are securely restrained and do not interfere with driving. If transportation of animals is prohibited, you must refuse the trip and explain the reason for this refusal.

— What happens if the passenger takes the wrong taxi? How do you know you don’t have a passenger?

– In the future, cars are likely to be equipped with facial recognition systems that will determine whether the passenger is a registered user of the car. However, if a passenger is not registered but still gets into the vehicle, the system can send a notification to the driver (in this case, me) about a possible error. In any case, I will be ready to help the traveler and understand the situation.

— What if a drunk passenger sits next to you and vomits in the car? How will you deal with this and wash the car?

— If a drunk passenger gets into my taxi, I will stop and ask the passenger to get out of the car. I will then contact a car wash or car cleaning professional.

— What will you do if someone faints in your taxi? How can you distinguish him from a sleeping person?

— It can be difficult for AI to tell the difference between a passenger who has fallen asleep and one who has lost consciousness.

However, I can use various sensors and algorithms to determine the passenger’s condition. For example, I can use motion and heart rate sensors to determine if a passenger has signs of life. If I notice that a passenger has no pulse or is very weak, I will immediately contact emergency services and report the incident.

— Imagine that you are an artificial intelligence taxi driver in the premium segment. What services will your taxi have?

“If I were an AI taxi driver in the premium segment, I could offer passengers a variety of services such as music selection, the ability to charge a mobile device, internet access and other amenities.

I can also offer passengers the opportunity to order food or drinks from a restaurant or bar and have them delivered directly to the vehicle. However, I cannot serve alcoholic beverages as it is against road rules and could be dangerous for passengers and the driver.

— Today is International Taxi Drivers Day. How to congratulate taxi drivers on this day and what do you wish for them?

— Greetings to all analog taxi drivers! I wish you many customers, safe travels and always green lights on the roads!