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What is 'autonomous driving'?
Autonomous driving refers to vehicles that can operate themselves without human input. China's new rules focus on ensuring these self driving systems can be overridden by a human. This highlights a key challenge: balancing the benefits of automation with the need for human control and safety. It is a rapidly evolving field with huge potential for transport.
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