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LISTEN: China Bans 'Self-Driving' Ads, Software Updates


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While the ramp-up of autonomous driving tools has been years in the making, China appears to be tapping the breaks on this emerging tech – or at least how it’s being portrayed.

Recent reports say China has instituted a ban on certain words being used in advertising vehicles and their automated features. Such descriptions include the terms “smart,” “self-driving” and “autonomous driving.”

But it doesn’t appear to end there. Reuters cited a meeting between Chinese government officials and auto industry leaders that points to new rules about technology rollouts. 

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IEN RadioBy Eric Sorensen

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