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“We’re accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,” spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

Legislation that aims to establish a nationwide policy framework for autonomous commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

The company said it has an opportunity to reach more consumers by cross-selling its rideshare and delivery services and adapting them to a wider range of customer needs.

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies such as Amazon and major utilities to do this in certain circumstances, but the waiver process made it difficult.