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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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He envisions hundreds of thousands of AI-driven humanoid robots forming a ground force, matching the growing use of autonomous drones in the skies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The promise of autonomous driving will hold around on-time pickup and on-time delivery,” said Gautam Narang, chief executive and co-founder of Gatik.

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

European transport ministers are set to make the decision official on Monday, Anne-Marie Idrac, the bloc's senior official for autonomous vehicle development, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

His idea was that a military movement should be a separate and independent organ, linked to the ANC and under the overall control of the ANC, but fundamentally autonomous.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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