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Claim Text: Back in 2023, a group of 26 labor unions sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging it to end the "unsafe" operation of autonomous vehicles.
Simplified Text: 26 labor unions urged the DOT to end AV operation in 2023.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)

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