‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show
April 25, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •Chinese car manufacturers are heavily investing in autonomous driving technologies to boost revenue.
- •AI-powered operating systems allow drivers to command services and adapt the car's environment to their emotional state.
- •Chinese companies plan to deploy driverless taxis globally, competing with US firms.
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