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Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans
Investors focus on AI and autonomous driving to revive the auto industry amid setbacks in electric vehicle development, industry sources say.
- This year at CES in Las Vegas, self-driving technology is expected to dominate as automakers and investors focus on artificial intelligence amid industry challenges.
- Automakers have slowed EV rollouts as most major automakers have no plans to launch new EVs this year after absorbing billions in write-offs and high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Tesla's recent robotaxi moves in Austin and Alphabet's Waymo quicker expansion last year have reinvigorated autonomous ambitions, while driver-assist systems offer hands-free highway and 'eyes-off' city driving.
- At the show, auto suppliers and startups are lining up to showcase autonomous vehicle hardware and software, while partnerships that reduce driver roles are expected to be announced.
- AI is spreading beyond autos into gadgets and health tech, and Felix Stellmaszek said, `The main theme that we actually expect to see also popping up at CES is around cost and cost competitiveness.
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