In a letter to Uber CEO, Arizona governor Doug Ducey said he expected companies developing self-driving technology to make safety their top priority. The incident comes as Uber, which has invested heavily in self-driving technology, tries to rebuild a reputation marred by scandals involving data breaches and a toxic workplace culture. Self-driving startup NuTonomy Inc. suspended self-driving tests on public roads in Boston for a week at the request of city officials. On Tuesday, Uber informed the California Department of Motor Vehicles that it would not renew its license to operate self-driving vehicles in the state. So as we develop self-driving technology, safety is our primary concern every step of the way,” Uber said in a statement.

Source: Mint March 29, 2018 14:03 UTC