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Uber Lobbies to Slow Autonomous Vehicle Adoption

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

Uber is pushing policies in at least two locations that could slow the adoption of self-driving cars, arguing it's fighting monopolies. The strategy may give Uber an advantage over competitors developing autonomous technology. Critics say the move could delay safety and efficiency benefits of self-driving vehicles.

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Uber's 'anti-monopoly' framing masks a self-serving bid to buy time for its own autonomous program.
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