Argo AI was one of the major players in a growing area of development in the region. The company was born in 2016 out of a massive investment from two major car companies, Ford and Volkswagen. Ford’s back-off of Argo likely points to the need for more research before the technology can develop further. Self-driving technology is probably inevitable. It is the next evolution of things that are in use and therefore a logical area for investment in a place for that research and testing a smart idea. This is an area in which Southwestern Pennsylvania is at the forefront. There is no reason to ease up on the gas. There are definitely important issues to address, but self-driving tech is inevitable. This is a logical place for investment . . .
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