Totally get why you lock the truck now.

Call that forgettable and soulless.

Imagine an AI that not only gets passive aggressive but full-on roasts you for missing a turn. It could say stuff like, "Oh, taking the scenic route again? Classic move." When you're stuck in traffic, it might joke, "Guess we're enjoying the view of brake lights today." You could even set different sarcasm levels, from light teasing to full comedian mode. That would turn boring drives into comedy shows, honestly.

What happens when kids grow up and see the smiley face was just a sales trick? They might feel lied to and avoid that brand later. That could make the whole friendly act backfire on the companies.

I always thought it was mostly about looks, but you really see the difference when numbers change, right?