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60 MinutesMay 15, 20260m
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London's black cab drivers are fiercely resisting the rise of AI-powered autonomous taxis on the city's ancient roads, insisting their deep local knowledge trumps digital navigation like Google Maps. Cabbies compare their expertise to a Gordon Ramsay chef versus a hot dog vendor, highlighting real-world route savvy—such as turning left toward the goldsmith's hall—that self-driving tech can't match. This brewing battle underscores human intuition's edge over algorithmic efficiency in navigating complex urban environments.

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On ancient roads in London, a very modern battle is brewing. Black cabs will soon be competing with artificial intelligence powered autonomous taxis. London's cabbies aren't about to hand over their keys.

Your knowledge is better than what a Google map will tell you to go.

Oh, don't make me laugh. Seriously. You know, it's like comparing a hot dog vendor to a Gordon Ramsay.

If we do a left here, the goldsmith's home.

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