The EU's goal is that no one should die in traffic by 2050. One weapon against drivers is artificial intelligence. But it will suspect everyone of drink-driving.
According to the EU's own statistics, just over 5,000 people die in alcohol-related traffic accidents every year. That's 25 percent of all traffic fatalities each year.
But the member states take very different measures against drink-driving. Here in Denmark, driving while drunk can cost you your driver's license and a prison sentence. In Germany, for example, it's 'only' a fine.
But now the German newspaper Bild is suggesting that the EU use artificial intelligence against drivers. And not just those who have already been drinking.
Instead, the newspaper reports that new software from the Israeli company CorrActions will be able to determine whether any driver is under the influence of alcohol. This is done through so-called cognitive neuromonitoring.
A system that aims to constantly monitor the person behind the wheel. The system must, among other things, be able to respond to signs that are normally associated with the influence of alcohol.
The advantage of the system is that it does not require the development of new sensors. Instead, it will be able to use the sensors that are already in modern cars. In this way, the breathalyzer will not be able to be bypassed.
On the other hand, it makes all drivers suspicious. The same is true of the new ISA or intelligent speed assist system, which has been mandatory in all new cars since July this year.
The system works in such a way that it screams as soon as a given speed limit is exceeded by 1 km/h. This function cannot be turned off either. At least not permanently, and certainly not legally.
Right now, however, the legislation is no stricter than allowing drivers to turn the system off for each drive. However, the system will turn back on as soon as the engine is turned off, or, for example, an electric car is locked after a drive.
