Apple details autonomous vehicle efforts in regulatory comment


Making the rounds is Apple's Director of Product Integrity Steve Kenner submitted a comment on Apple's behalf to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The comment is on the federal agency's Automated Vehicle Policy.

Apple uses machine learning to make its products and services smarter, more intuitive, and more personal. The company is investing heavily in the study of machine learning and automation, and is excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation.

While Apple's exact car plans are not known, it pretty clear Apple is working on autonomous vehicle technology. So, its public comment on a draft policy doesn't really reveal much, but it does seem to be the most public statement of its efforts to date.