# Your robo-taxi won't clean itself, close it's door or tell you the truth.

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Podcast: [There Auto Be A Law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/there-auto-be-a-law-5505020)
Published: 2026-01-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2422541
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