Zoox Recalls Software After Smoke Incident | Tech News

Zoox, Amazon’s self-driving taxi service, is recalling its software after a vehicle braked sharply and swerved near a fire — thankfully, no one was inside. The car couldn’t see the smoke, forcing a remote operator to reverse it to let firefighters work. This isn’t the first glitch: Zoox has faced issues with braking, collisions, and even e-scooters. Now, with NHTSA’s head warning AV companies to prioritize emergency response, Zoox’s push for commercial launch — still pending NHTSA approval — hits a critical moment. The agency may soon drop brake pedal requirements for fully autonomous cars, but safety in chaos remains the urgent challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe060df99312e58c