FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - Caught on Camera

There's An AI-Powered, Autonomous Polaris Ranger On the Front Lines In Ukraine

Froterra, a defense contractor specializing in autonomous vehicle systems, recently stated that its autonomous, AI-driven Polaris Ranger was already being used by Ukrainian armed forces on the front lines of the war.

RideApart · Jul 14

Ross Gerber's 'Controversial' EV Opinion? He Prefers Tesla's Cybertruck Over His Rivian, but Criticizes FSD

Investor Ross Gerber of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki has said that he likes the Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck more than his Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) EV.

Benzinga · Jul 13

AI License Plate System Wrongly Tracks Journalist Before Police Surround Range Rover: 'Are You Armed?! Get Out!'

A test drive turned into a police standoff when AI licence plate cameras misidentified a $155,000 Range Rover as stolen. The error highlights risks of automated law enforcement tools.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12

New Jersey Law Would Outlaw Tesla's Camera-Based Robotaxi Tech

A bill is headed for a vote in New Jersey that would force self-driving cars to use two additional technologies, like Lidar or rader, on top of cameras.

InsideEVs · Jul 9

Can Your Robotaxi Snitch on You? Waymo Reports Teen Passengers To Police for Drinking and Using Toy Guns

Two teenagers were detained after a Waymo robotaxi reportedly alerted police to drinking and the use of toy guns inside the vehicle.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

Benzinga · Jul 9

Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas

Waymo says the robotaxis will be available to the Vegas public ‘soon’

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Not sensors or AI, why revolving tyres may become the next big thing in vehicle safety

Future car safety is shifting from reacting to problems to predicting them, with a new focus on understanding tyre grip and road conditions in real-time. Instead of adding more hardware, software could analyze existing vehicle data to estimate traction limits before a car loses control. This innovation promises safer driving,…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Investing Ahead of the Curve: James Lentz on Why Autonomous Aviation Signals a Broader Economic Shift

At its core, Lentz views autonomous aviation as an enabling force for broader societal advancement. "The technology has the potential to unlock access to regions that have historically remained isolated due to cost, geography, or logistical constraints," he explains.

International Business Times · Jul 1

Uber’s Waymo Detour Tests the Stock’s Robotaxi Bull Case

Waymo's exit from the Uber app in Phoenix sent UBER shares down 4%, but strong cash flows, 50 million Uber One members, and new autonomous partners limit the structural impact.

MarketBeat · Jul 1