Investing in automotive technology feels like gambling on an uncertain future

I've been researching automated systems, specifically looking into robot for car applications like self-parking features and driver assistance. My current vehicle has none of these technologies, and I'm trying to decide if my next purchase should prioritize them.
Part of me thinks these features are the future and will eventually be standard in all vehicles. Getting familiar with them now might be smart. Another part thinks the technology is still too new, potentially unreliable, and adds unnecessary complexity to something that should be straightforward.
Last month, I test-drove a car with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. It was simultaneously impressive and unsettling. The car corrected my steering without me doing anything. It maintained distance from the vehicle ahead automatically. Logically, I know it's safer, but it felt like giving up control.
My friend who works in tech says autonomous features are advancing rapidly, and within ten years, fully self-driving cars will be normal. That's hard to imagine given current limitations. I've seen mixed reviews online, including some component options on Alibaba that seem questionable.
Should I invest in these technologies now, or wait until they're more proven and affordable? Does anyone actually trust automated driving systems completely? I'm torn between embracing innovation and being a cautious skeptic about unproven technology.