Tesla tests AI-powered autonomous cars on public roads in Japan

Automaker aims to be first to introduce self-driving led by artificial intelligence

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Tesla has already introduced autonomous driving to models in the U.S. and China. © Reuters

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TOKYO -- Self-driving Tesla models powered by artificial intelligence have begun testing on public roads in Japan, with drivers needing only to keep their hands on the steering wheel while the AI operates the car.

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