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Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
4 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.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

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.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Cars
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
4 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.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

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.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Cars
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Startup companies

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

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

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.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

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.
Data science
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Lyft Scales Global Localization Using AI and Human-in-the-Loop Review

Lyft's AI-driven localization system enhances translation efficiency and quality for international expansion, processing 99% of user content with a 30-minute SLA.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
25 minutes ago

Why Demis Hassabis Ignored Elon Musk and Sold DeepMind to Google for $650 Million Instead

Google's acquisition of DeepMind for $650 million enabled significant advancements in AI, contributing to Alphabet's substantial revenue growth.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 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.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Cars

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla issues wake up call to Full Self-Driving hackers and cheats

Tesla is disabling Full Self-Driving capabilities on vehicles using unauthorized hacks in regions where the software is unapproved.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 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.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
21 hours ago

Tesla launches new Model Y interior option

Tesla introduces a new Zen Grey interior for the Model Y, replacing the white option and enhancing the cabin's aesthetic appeal.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says next FSD release is the one we've been waiting for

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is set for incremental improvements with v14.3 and a significant upgrade with v15, promising enhanced safety features.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla issues wake up call to Full Self-Driving hackers and cheats

Tesla is disabling Full Self-Driving capabilities on vehicles using unauthorized hacks in regions where the software is unapproved.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

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
#waymo
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Roam Research

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

fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

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

from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

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

Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

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.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

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.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to use robotaxi data to identify and report potholes, enhancing road safety and infrastructure awareness.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Waymo and Waze Are Mapping SF's Potholes

BART experienced significant service delays due to an equipment problem near San Bruno affecting train users heading to SFO.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

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

European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

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

European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
fromAxios
17 hours ago

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

We are firing on all cylinders to establish this as a scaled distribution channel. The pivot to Amazon enables OpenAI to develop systems that can operate reliably over time and across complex business processes.
Artificial intelligence
Cars
fromTechCrunch
27 minutes ago

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

Lucid Motors appoints Silvio Napoli as CEO, secures $200 million from Uber, and receives $550 million from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
22 hours ago

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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

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
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
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.
#robotaxi
#robotaxis
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

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

Nvidia's autonomous driving system achieves competitive performance without requiring millions of miles of driving data through advanced sensors and AI reasoning capabilities.
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Former Uber CEO says Waymo is ahead in the robotaxi race - and Tesla is chasing a 'ChatGPT moment'

Waymo leads Tesla in the robotaxi race with proven autonomous vehicles, while Tesla pursues a riskier vision-only approach requiring a technological breakthrough to compete.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

What is Digital Optimus? The new Tesla and xAI project explained

Tesla and xAI launched Digital Optimus, an AI agent automating office workflows by observing and replicating human computer interactions, combining Tesla's hardware efficiency with xAI's advanced reasoning capabilities.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Lucid unveils Lunar Robotaxi in bid to challenge Tesla's Cybercab in the autonomous ride hailing race

Lucid Group unveiled the Lunar Concept, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi platform designed to compete in the autonomous ride-hailing market against Tesla's Cybercab.
Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Tesla initiated limited public Robotaxi service in Austin without Safety Monitors, but unsupervised vehicles are scarce and difficult for riders to hail.
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