From Futurism · Victor Tangermann · · 50s
AI Model Struggles in Real-World Driving Test
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra barely completes a parking lot course while other models fail.
In brief
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra barely completes a parking lot course while other models fail. Frontier AI models need significant safety improvements before real-world driving. Originally reported by Futurism.
First Test Attempt
Three frontier AI models loaded into a Toyota Corolla tried to complete a parking lot course with no human input.
Only One Model Succeeds
GPT-6 Astra completed the course in five minutes after two attempts, covering less than 500 feet.
Most Models Fail Early
All other models failed to pass the first corner, struggling with lane perception and obstacles.
“The car is wider than the camera makes it look”
Safety Concerns Persist
Some models refused to drive due to safety concerns, even in empty lots with low speed limits.
“Some models would refuse to drive the physical car sometimes citing safety reasons”
Costly Computing Needed
The test cost $7.74 for 6.6 million tokens, equivalent to 500 times the fuel cost for a 25 mpg car.
The short version
Frontier AI models need significant safety improvements before real-world driving.
