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US Navy Autonomous Vessels Collide During California Test
- During a US naval test off the California coast, one autonomous vessel stalled, leading to a collision with another vessel, as reported by officials familiar with the incident.
- The crash involving vessels from Saronic and BlackSea Technologies highlights ongoing setbacks in the Pentagon's autonomous vessel program, according to a source with direct knowledge.
- Weeks earlier, a separate test resulted in a support boat capsizing and a captain being thrown into the water; this was attributed to software failures and human error, according to a knowledgeable source.
- The US Navy faces skepticism regarding its autonomous vessel initiatives amid organizational changes and financial challenges, according to insight from Bryan Clark.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 30%
R 30%
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