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Self-driving trucks from Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI begin testing in California

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Self-driving trucks from Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI are now undergoing testing on California highways. Both companies have secured the necessary permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to operate their autonomous vehicles on public roads. This development marks a significant step forward in the deployment of autonomous trucking technology. AI

IMPACT Autonomous trucking technology advances with official testing on California highways, signaling progress towards widespread adoption.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on the testing of self-driving trucks, which falls under the category of AI-adjacent product deployment.

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Self-driving trucks from Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI begin testing in California

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