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Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is urging federal safety officials to investigate the remote assistance practices of autonomous vehicle companies, accusing them of "a stunning lack of transparency."
Why it matters: Robotaxis and self-driving trucks are beginning to roll out across America, typically with a small army of human overseers working remotely behind the scenes to help them navigate complex scenarios.
