Guangzhou Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing with Driverless Road Trials

What happened

Guangzhou authorities are expanding pilot zones for intelligent connected vehicles, including permitting road tests of fully driverless cars in Nansha District. While no incidents have occurred, these AI-driven vehicle tests on public roads present plausible future risks of harm if malfunctions arise, highlighting the need for strict oversight and safety measures.

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