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autonomous

[aw-ton-uh-muhs] / ɔˈtɒn ə məs /


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“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

Shippers and trucking companies that are looking to operate autonomous truck fleets are governed by state regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

While many companies are building autonomous humanoid robots for factories, homes or companions, Foundation claims it is the only US firm developing them specifically for a broad range of defence applications.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They were the defenders of the faith of Christ, of the principle of authority, and were not prepared to permit the country to be broken down into autonomous entities.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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