New business deals bring autonomous vehicles a step closer
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June 1, 2018
DETROIT (AP) — Two technology giants announced major new investments in self-driving vehicles Thursday, bringing the world a step closer to a time when autonomous cars are a part of everyday life — a reality that General Motors aims to achieve in some places as early as next year.
The deals, and other ongoing negotiations, show that the technology is authentic and it's accelerating.
"It's all starting to coalesce into something that's more real," said Navigant Research analyst Sam Abuelsamid, who closely follows autonomous vehicle developments.
SoftBank, a giant Japanese tech investment firm,...
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