Explore the distinction between self-driving cars’ automated behavior and genuine human intelligence. The Chinese Room argument sheds light on this philosophical debate.

Content: Self-driving cars exemplify automated driving capabilities, relying on complex algorithms and sensors. However, their “intelligence” differs significantly from human cognition. Unlike humans, who perceive, understand, and adapt to various situations, self-driving cars lack genuine comprehension of their environment. The Chinese Room argument, proposed by philosopher John Searle, highlights this distinction. While self-driving cars demonstrate functional behavior, they don’t possess the holistic intelligence inherent in human thinking.