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This article centers on the regulatory and safety implications of deploying autonomous vehicles without manual controls, making it relevant to AI policy and safety rather than general EV news. The investigation specifically targets Tesla's self-certification process for its Cybercab under current federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
The United States’ top automotive safety regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla decision to launch its new Cybercab on public roads with no steering…
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