New federal guidelines for driverless cars may set the stage for how the government approaches emerging technologies in the future.
Washington has long wrestled with how to keep pace with Silicon Valley, and federal regulators sought out a different and more flexible approach for automated vehicles.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) decided to craft voluntary, non-binding guidance, which was widely applauded across the industry for leaving room for innovation.It could also serve as the new federal model for years to come.
