The year 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for automotive functional safety, with a key emphasis on advancing cybersecurity, SOTIF, and AI standards. Ansys, alongside major industry players like Aptiv, Bosch, Onsemi, and Stellantis, is spearheading discussions among experts to tackle these evolving needs. The dialogue encompasses various crucial aspects, ranging from model-based safety analysis for ISO26262 compliance to guaranteeing safety in AI applications. This initiative aims to facilitate safe and secure autonomous driving, address SOTIF concerns, and seamlessly integrate functional safety with cybersecurity measures for all the vehicles on the road.