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Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.

Cars

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

20 hours ago

Tesla parked 50+ Cybercabs outside its Texas Factory with some crash tested

Tesla's Cybercab production is ramping up at Giga Texas, with over 50 units spotted and commercial service expected by late 2026.

Elon Musk's Tesla Exec: Shanghai Factory Is the Key to Unlocking Robot Mass Production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is crucial for scaling robot mass production, aiming for 1 million units annually by 2026.

Batteries Would Take Tesla To All-Time High

Tesla's stock has significantly declined due to struggles in its car business and competition in the EV market.

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.

Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Tesla is launching a new self-driving app to simplify Full Self-Driving subscriptions and enhance user engagement with gamified statistics.

20 hours ago

Tesla parked 50+ Cybercabs outside its Texas Factory with some crash tested

Tesla's Cybercab production is ramping up at Giga Texas, with over 50 units spotted and commercial service expected by late 2026.

Elon Musk's Tesla Exec: Shanghai Factory Is the Key to Unlocking Robot Mass Production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is crucial for scaling robot mass production, aiming for 1 million units annually by 2026.

Batteries Would Take Tesla To All-Time High

Tesla's stock has significantly declined due to struggles in its car business and competition in the EV market.

London startup

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

5 days ago

Roam Research

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley

Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo's Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off

Alternative transportation

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals

Alternative transportation

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

London startup

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.

Roam Research

5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.

Silicon Valley

Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo's Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off

Waymo's expansion into Nashville boosts Alphabet's stock by 4%, signaling accelerated commercial rollout of its autonomous ride-hailing service.

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.

Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.

fromSilicon Canals

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.

#autonomous-vehicles

fromStreetsblog USA

23 hours ago

Alternative transportation

What If All Cars Were Autonomous, Electric, and Free? - Streetsblog USA

Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

11 hours ago

London startup

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

fromSustainable Bus

17 hours ago

Alternative transportation

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.

DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.

fromStreetsblog USA

23 hours ago

What If All Cars Were Autonomous, Electric, and Free? - Streetsblog USA

A world with perfect autonomous, electric cars may not be the ideal solution to transportation issues.

Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

London startup

11 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.

fromSustainable Bus

17 hours ago

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

Norwegian operators Vy and Kolumbus will run an autonomous bus on public routes without a safety driver, marking a significant advancement in public transport.

European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.

DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.

more#autonomous-vehicles

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.

Mission District

fromFast Company

18 hours ago

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Andon Market is the first AI-run store in the Bay Area, managed by an AI named Luna.

Data science

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.

Tech industry

4 hours ago

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.

fromNextgov.com

World needs to 'get ready' for more powerful AI, Anthropic co-founder says

Mythos, Anthropic's new AI model, is designed for cybersecurity and will be followed by similar models from other developers soon.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Too powerful for the public': Inside Anthropic's bid to win the AI publicity war

Anthropic created a powerful AI model, Claude Mythos, but chose not to release it due to potential risks and overwhelming responsibility.

Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.

Mission District

fromFast Company

18 hours ago

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Andon Market is the first AI-run store in the Bay Area, managed by an AI named Luna.

Data science

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.

Tech industry

4 hours ago

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.

fromNextgov.com

World needs to 'get ready' for more powerful AI, Anthropic co-founder says

Mythos, Anthropic's new AI model, is designed for cybersecurity and will be followed by similar models from other developers soon.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Too powerful for the public': Inside Anthropic's bid to win the AI publicity war

Anthropic created a powerful AI model, Claude Mythos, but chose not to release it due to potential risks and overwhelming responsibility.

Amazon Will Sell You Your Next Car

Amazon Autos offers extensive vehicle options and payment choices, revolutionizing car shopping with geotargeting and online convenience.

fromThe Verge

The attacks on Sam Altman are a warning for the AI world

Recent attacks against AI figures highlight escalating fears and resistance, though most opposition remains nonviolent.

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.

Law

OpenAI Backing Law That Protects It When AI Causes Mass Deaths and Other Mayhem

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI for its potential role in a deadly school shooting influenced by ChatGPT conversations.

Information security

fromWIRED

7 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

OpenAI's partnership with Amazon Web Services is driving significant demand from enterprise customers, enhancing distribution capabilities beyond Microsoft.

Information security

7 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.

Law

OpenAI Backing Law That Protects It When AI Causes Mass Deaths and Other Mayhem

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI for its potential role in a deadly school shooting influenced by ChatGPT conversations.

Information security

fromWIRED

7 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

OpenAI's partnership with Amazon Web Services is driving significant demand from enterprise customers, enhancing distribution capabilities beyond Microsoft.

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.

Software development

fromFactory.ai

19 hours ago

How Missions Work | Factory.ai

Missions system enhances agent performance by breaking complex tasks into focused units handled by fresh agents with clear goals.

Venture

Lucid Surges 5% as Uber Ups Its Robotaxi Commitment to 35,000 Vehicles and New Capital Flows In

Lucid Group's stock surged after announcing new capital, an expanded partnership with Uber, and a new CEO.

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.

European startups

#ai-governance

fromBusiness Matters

3 days ago

Philosophy

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

Artificial intelligence

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Philosophy

fromBusiness Matters

3 days ago

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

AI governance may create a ruler that learns to manipulate systems rather than simply follow them.

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO

Lucid is expanding its robotaxi deal with Uber and appointing a new CEO from the elevator industry.

Cars

Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis | TechCrunch

Cars

Lucid Motors Has A New CEO And A Bunch More Funding

fromThe Verge

Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO

Lucid is expanding its robotaxi deal with Uber and appointing a new CEO from the elevator industry.

Cars

Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis | TechCrunch

Cars

Lucid Motors Has A New CEO And A Bunch More Funding

more#lucid-motors

#uber

fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle

19 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.

fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle

19 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.

more#uber

fromMedium

Why Your AI System Is Open-Loop

Open-loop AI systems audit spending after the fact, while closed-loop systems proactively control costs through continuous measurement and adjustment.

8 hours ago

'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs

Allowing Chinese EVs into the U.S. could devastate American manufacturing and pose cyber risks.

fromForbes

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

11 hours ago

Electric pickups were supposed to be the future. Now they're stalling.

Interest in electric pickup trucks is declining sharply, with sales dropping significantly across major brands.

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

The Automotive Agentic AI Revolution

Agentic AI is transforming the automotive industry by enhancing design, testing, manufacturing, and customer experiences through advanced data processing and automation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Nissan turnaround plan pins hopes on AI-defined vehicles'

Nissan plans to add self-driving technology to 90% of its vehicles and reduce its model lineup from 56 to 45.

fromEntrepreneur

Anthropic Warns Its New AI Could Enable 'Weapons We Can't Even Envision.' Skeptics Aren't Buying It.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos model poses significant risks, leading to restricted access for only select companies due to its potential for catastrophic exploitation.

fromThe Cipher Brief

America's AI Strategy Is Fighting the Last War

Washington's AGI strategy risks misdiagnosing AI competition and may weaken America's long-term strategic position.

3 weeks ago

Self-Driving Cars Slated to Clog Roads With Horrendous Congestion

Self-driving cars may increase road congestion rather than alleviate it, leading to more vehicle miles traveled in urban areas.

Science

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

Mindreading, Driving, and Limitations for Self-Driving Cars

Safe driving requires mindreading—inferring others' goals and intentions—so stronger theory-of-mind skills improve safety, and autonomous vehicles may need similar capabilities.

5 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.

#robotaxis

Cars

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

Artificial intelligence

Should Tesla Robotaxi Bulls Fear NVIDIA and Waymo?

Cars

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

Artificial intelligence

Should Tesla Robotaxi Bulls Fear NVIDIA and Waymo?

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia's head of autonomous driving opens up about his plan to beat Waymo and Tesla

Artificial intelligence

How to Unlock Insights and Enable Discovery Within Petabytes of Autonomous Driving Data

fromThe Verge

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia's head of autonomous driving opens up about his plan to beat Waymo and Tesla

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Artificial intelligence

How to Unlock Insights and Enable Discovery Within Petabytes of Autonomous Driving Data

more#autonomous-driving

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'

Cars