According to Sawyer Merritt, during a recent U.S. House Committee hearing, industry representatives emphasized that current caps on the number of autonomous vehicles and the duration of regulatory exemptions are hindering the adoption of advanced AI-powered safety technologies in autonomous vehicles. These limitations make the program nearly unusable for companies developing AI-driven self-driving solutions, impacting the pace of innovation and market deployment (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Jan 13, 2026). This creates significant challenges for AI companies aiming to commercialize autonomous vehicle technology, and highlights the need for updated policies to unlock growth opportunities in the AI mobility sector.