According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), traditional automakers are significantly behind in adopting self-driving AI technology, despite the fact that autonomous driving is now considered a basic requirement in the automotive industry (Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, November 25, 2025). Industry analysis shows that while companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Baidu are advancing full self-driving solutions, many legacy auto manufacturers are moving slowly, risking market share loss and missing out on lucrative partnerships with AI startups and autonomous vehicle software providers. The slow response limits their potential in the fast-growing autonomous vehicle market and delays integration with AI-powered mobility platforms, which are critical for future revenue streams and global competitiveness (Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, November 25, 2025).