A proposed 'white light' for traffic signals aims to turn human drivers into passive followers of autonomous vehicles. Developed by researchers at NC State, this system uses V2X communication and 6G technology to coordinate traffic flow, potentially reducing delays by 94%. While the efficiency gains are significant, critics argue it strips human drivers of their agency, reducing them to mere 'noise' in a data-driven algorithm that prioritizes machine-led traffic management over individual decision-making.