According to Sawyer Merritt, citing David Lawrence on X (formerly Twitter), an average of 60 people die daily in vehicle-related accidents across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for AI-driven driverless cars to enhance road safety. The discussion emphasizes that current human-driven systems are inadequate and that autonomous vehicles—powered by advanced AI—could significantly reduce fatalities through real-time decision-making and accident prevention technologies. This presents a major market opportunity for AI companies and automotive manufacturers in Europe to accelerate the deployment of self-driving technologies, with direct business implications for AI startups, sensor companies, and regulatory tech firms. (Source: Sawyer Merritt/X, Jan 7, 2026)