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Autonomous Vehicle Testing Expands in Hong Kong, Raising AI Safety Concerns

September 4, 2026
oecd:2026-09-04-5da1View source ↗

What happened

Hong Kong authorities have issued permits for autonomous vehicle testing, including Baidu's driverless cars operating without backup operators in areas like the airport and Tung Chung. Didi also plans to test self-driving cars in Tseung Kwan O. These developments highlight potential future risks associated with AI-driven vehicles.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Autonomous Vehicle Testing Expands in Hong Kong, Raising AI Safety Concerns
2026-09-04