self-driving

American

[self-drahy-ving] / ˈsɛlfˈdraɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

(of a machine) operating without the guidance of a human.
(of a vehicle) navigated and maneuvered by a computer without a need for human control or intervention under a range of driving situations and conditions.

self-driving cars.

Etymology

Origin of self-driving

First recorded in 1830–40

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Investors expect big things from Tesla’s AI applications, such as self-driving cars and humanoid robots.

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Dojo is Tesla’s internal supercomputer used for training AI models to improve its highest-level driver-assistance product, Full Self-Driving.

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Separately, U.S. regulators have given Tesla a five-week extension for the window to respond to allegations that vehicles using Full Self-Driving have broken traffic laws, according to multiple reports over the weekend.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will restart its Dojo supercomputer project to enhance self-driving and robotics technology.

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U.S. regulators granted Tesla a five-week extension, until Feb. 23, to respond to allegations regarding Full Self-Driving vehicles breaking traffic laws.

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