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CNN reports that Amazon has invested in Aurora, described as “a highly regarded Silicon Valley startup that develops technology to power fully autonomous vehicles … The move is a clear sign that Amazon doesn't want to miss out on an innovation that has the potential to create a sea of change in business and society.”

The size of Amazon’s investment was not disclosed. Aurora, based on its various funding rounds, is valued at more than $2.5 billion.
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