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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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Tesla has made an overt pivot toward AI, namely humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles, and that transformation now consumes investors’ attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Tesla stock increased in premarket trading, driven by autonomous driving updates.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

PepsiCo employs thousands of drivers in the U.S., some represented by unions that have strongly opposed the rollout of autonomous trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Lethal autonomous weapons, whatever their form, lower the barrier to warfare, dehumanise conflict and blur accountability, says Nicole van Rooijen, the executive director of Stop Killer Robots, a global coalition of non-governmental organisations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Each one was an entity in its own right, each possessed its own consciousness and a full set of limbs capable of autonomous movement.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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