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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The dispute erupted in February after Anthropic infuriated Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth by insisting its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The study demonstrates that smaller, simpler instruments can still deliver valuable scientific insights when paired with autonomous robotic systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Aerospace startup Hermeus is moving its headquarters to El Segundo from Atlanta as it aims to build autonomous hypersonic aircraft for the military, the latest sign of revival in the region’s aerospace and defense sectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But Outside magazine and Outside Online are autonomous to such a degree that I didn’t even know Outside Online had sent a correspondent to Everest until I arrived at Base Camp. third attempt on Everest.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer