Google Drives Ahead in Race to Autonomous Vehicles

The transcript discusses Google's investment in autonomous vehicles, highlighting it as a long-term bet with no immediate impact on profits. Google is seen as a frontrunner in the space, alongside Uber and Tesla, due to its core competencies in real-time mapping and accumulated driving miles. Uber's acquisition of Otto, a self-driving truck company, is noted as a strategic move, leveraging talent from Google. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mapping and mileage in the autonomous vehicle race, with Google, Uber, and Tesla leading the charge.

How long has Google been investing in autonomous vehicles?

What are the two core competencies required to win the autonomous vehicle game according to the text?

What is the significance of Uber's acquisition of Otto in the context of the autonomous vehicle race?

What does the text suggest about Google's position in the autonomous vehicle market?

What are the implications of real-time mapping and mileage in the context of autonomous vehicles?