#self-driving-cars

#self-driving-cars

Elon Musk is guiding Tesla toward a future with self-driving vehicles, including a Cybercab without steering wheels, emphasizing autonomy and robotics.

Tesla's growing use of self-driving software by ride-hail drivers raises safety and regulatory concerns.

Waymo's impressive 100,000 trips in a week showcases progress in self-driving technology amidst strong competition from Tesla and Chinese companies.

Musk has repeatedly promised fully autonomous Tesla cars for years, and their much-anticipated release is set for October 10.

Tesla's self-driving technology faces federal investigation due to safety concerns following fatal collisions, raising questions about software safeguards and driver alertness.

Alphabet invests $5 billion in Waymo for self-driving cars.

Nvidia is entering China's self-driving car market, potentially competing with Tesla and local EV companies.

Nvidia's Cosmos introduces foundational AI models for training and enhancing humanoids, robots, and self-driving cars.

NVIDIA is shifting focus toward AI and advanced technologies, reflected in their new products and initiatives announced at CES.

Waymo's robotaxi service is now available to all in Los Angeles, simplifying access to autonomous rides for residents.

Self-driving cars in San Francisco are a contentious issue, exemplified by a viral video of a tagged Waymo with a passenger inside.

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service into Tokyo, Japan, with plans to start testing in 2025.

Waymo's driverless taxi service offers an engaging and surprisingly comfortable experience for passengers, highlighted by user reactions during rides.

Waymo is focused on demonstrating safety in their self-driving technology to build trust and encourage acceptance as they expand their services.

Waymo's latest robotaxi showcases advancements in self-driving technology and operational efficiency amidst growing competition from Tesla.

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Mark Cuban argues dogs are smarter than AI, especially in sensing and responding to threats.

GM halts Cruise funding after costly setbacks and regulatory pressure, reframing the future of robotaxis.

GM is discontinuing its robotaxi business to focus on integrating Cruise with its existing driver assistance technology.

General Motors halts its self-driving taxi project to focus on fully autonomous personal vehicles after significant setbacks and incidents.

GM is ceasing funding for Cruise's robotaxi project to focus on driverless vehicles for personal use.

AI disrupts authority; Harris's motorcade halted by Waymo taxis highlights challenges of autonomous vehicles.

AI systems lack moral agency despite executing complex actions, leading to a 'responsibility gap' in moral accountability for their decisions.

Yann LeCun publicly rebuked Elon Musk for repeated false claims about the timeline for fully autonomous Teslas.

The development of self-driving car technology has been slow but recent research offers potential improvements.

Wayve is expanding to the US with self-driving technology, facing unique challenges like driving on the right side of the road.

Self-driving technology requires human oversight, demonstrating the ongoing evolution of automotive innovation.

GM's withdrawal of funding for Cruise highlights ongoing volatility in the self-driving car market.

Uber partners with Wayve and Cruise to advance self-driving AI technology for their platform, aiming for fully autonomous rides soon.

Uber's partnerships with Cruise indicate a continued commitment to driverless vehicles despite past tragic incidents.

Cruise is resilient despite past setbacks, now partnering with Uber to expand self-driving vehicle services in urban areas.

Cruise has agreed to a $500,000 settlement for submitting a false accident report regarding a serious incident involving a pedestrian.

Cruise faces a $1.5 million fine for failing to disclose a serious pedestrian injury involving its driverless vehicle.

Cruise fined $500,000 for falsifying reports after serious pedestrian incident, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in self-driving car industry.

Mayor Breed is pushing for more local regulation of self-driving companies after reports of near-collisions with school crossing guards and children in San Francisco.

One in four San Francisco school crossing guards experienced close calls with self-driving cars.

Underrated neighborhoods for Halloween in SF identified through a data index.

85 hotel workers arrested during a significant strike in San Francisco.

Zoox to launch robotaxi rides in SF and Las Vegas.

The outlook for self-driving cars is improving despite past incidents, but concerns about increased emissions and crash incidents linger.

Self-driving cars are still far from widespread use, but advanced autonomous features like self-parking are becoming standard in many vehicles.

Self-driving cars rely on human assistance for navigation through unexpected obstacles, showing limitations in current technology.

NHTSA is investigating rear-end crashes involving Zoox self-driving cars and motorcycles.