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Tesla Seeks to Block City of Austin From Releasing Records on Robotaxi Trial
- Tesla is attempting to block the local government in Austin, Texas, from disclosing documents related to its upcoming introduction of self-driving robotaxis scheduled for this month.
- In February, Reuters sought access to records of interactions between Tesla and city officials in Austin from the last two years, leading Austin in April to ask the Texas Attorney General for guidance on the matter.
- Tesla aims to deploy 10 to 20 robotaxis in restricted Austin areas but has not disclosed the locations or fully delivered the technology yet.
- Tesla's attorney claimed releasing records would reveal proprietary, competitively sensitive information and irreparably harm Tesla, while Reuters emphasized public interest due to the unproven technology.
- The Texas Attorney General must decide on releasing the records within 45 business days, with the deadline approaching soon amid investor interest tied to Tesla's robotaxi prospects.
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