Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles due to emergency response issues

Zoox, an Amazon subsidiary, is recalling 105 autonomous vehicles in the U.S. due to concerns over their ability to detect heavy smoke, which could hinder emergency response efforts. This decision follows a recent incident where a Zoox vehicle entered a smoke-filled emergency scene. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted a troubling trend of driverless cars obstructing first responders and plans to meet with AV developers to discuss solutions.

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