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Waymo launched the first commercial autonomous taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the development of self-driving technology.
Resolution: The service has been successful, with thousands of riders using the service, and has paved the way for other companies to launch similar services.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system after a series of accidents involving the technology.
Resolution: The investigation led to a recall of certain Tesla models and the implementation of additional safety features to reduce the risk of accidents.
Volkswagen invested $2.6 billion in the autonomous driving startup, Argo AI, to develop self-driving technology for its vehicles.
Resolution: The investment has enabled Argo AI to expand its operations and develop more advanced autonomous driving technology, which is expected to be integrated into Volkswagen's vehicles in the future.