Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke

Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, issued a software recall affecting its robotaxi fleet because the vehicle's perception system can misinterpret smoke, potentially causing unsafe driving decisions. The recall highlights a critical gap in real-world edge cases for autonomous vehicle systems operating in urban environments.

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