Kodiak begins autonomous-truck tests on California highways
California granted Aurora and Kodiak AI permits to test heavy autonomous trucks on public roads, and Kodiak began operating a small test fleet with human safety operators under the state's new rules.
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Actual public-road testing extends consequential physical autonomy into heavy freight and adds pressure on safety oversight and driving work. Magnitude remains moderate because the California fleet is small, a human safety operator is required, and the permits are for testing rather than unrestricted driverless deployment. Confidence is high because the permits and Kodiak's commenced operations are specific and independently reported.
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Toward 34 · confidence 93
Initial record of verified public-road autonomous heavy-truck testing under California permits.
16 Aug 2026