Bolt founder Markus Villig suggests that autonomous technology has the potential to scale the company’s business by a factor of 100. In a recent development, Bolt announced a partnership with the Chinese firm Pony.ai. As part of this collaboration, the company has begun mapping streets across Tallinn using advanced Chinese lidar scanners, with the ultimate objective of introducing fully self-driving vehicles to Estonian roads. This move occurs against a backdrop of increasing international scrutiny regarding autonomous technology and its origins. The situation is complicated by geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the United States. Both Pony.AI and the lidar manufacturer Hesai have reportedly faced sanctions in the USA due to alleged collaborations with the Chinese military. Furthermore, security concerns have been raised regionally. The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service previously issued warnings regarding the use of Chinese lidar systems. Despite these cautionary notes, Bolti is proceeding with the integration of this technology. The involvement of a major hiina entity in critical infrastructure like public transport continues to draw attention from international regulatory bodies concerned with technology transfer and national security implications. Topics: #hiina #bolti #usa Post navigation Laps kutsus lifti kinni jäänud sõbrale appi päästjad Ryanair ähvardab teatud Euroopa riikidesse kõik lennud tühistada