YOU WONT BELIEVE: 6 - You Need To See This

Elon Musk believes self-driving will become a ‘niche activity’ within 10 years

IN FULL

The Independent UK · May 18

Uber open to teaming up with Travis Kalanick on autonomous vehicles: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed openness to partnering with ousted founder Travis Kalanick on his new autonomous vehicle venture. This marks a significant shift, as Uber previously sold its self-driving unit and now favors a partnership-led strategy in autonomous mobility.

The Economic Times · May 18

Dozens of empty Waymos invade quiet cul-de-sac in Atlanta leaving neighbors baffled

The company says it has addressed a routing behavior that explained the odd patterns

The Independent UK · May 16

Your grandma should be using AI. really

Older Americans are among the least likely to use AI — and among those who could benefit most. The technology exists. The policy will to deploy it doesn't.

Fortune · May 13

Why Did Waymo Recall 3,800 Robotaxis? Inside the Software Failure That Sent Vehicles Into Flooded Roads

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 autonomous vehicles after a software defect allowed them to enter flooded roads. The recall follows an incident in San Antonio.

International Business Times UK · May 13

Anthropic in talks to raise $30 billion at $900 billion valuation

AI firm Anthropic is in early talks to raise over thirty billion dollars. The company seeks a valuation exceeding nine hundred billion dollars. This funding aims to support its growing AI software demand. The deal could close by month-end. Anthropic is a leader in AI tools.

The Economic Times · May 13

Google’s Isomorphic Labs to raise over $2 billion in new funding

Alphabet's AI drug discovery firm, Isomorphic Labs, is reportedly close to securing over $2 billion in new funding, led by Thrive Capital. This significant investment aims to bolster its drug design engine and fuel global expansion, underscoring Alphabet's strategy of commercializing its advanced AI ventures.

The Economic Times · May 9

Waymo robotaxi in puddle gaffe just months before its London launch

IN FULL

The Independent UK · May 6

Waymo robotaxi stumped by puddle in worrying sign for London rollout

Accidents involving autonomous vehicles have surged in the US in recent years

The Independent UK · May 6

China stopped issuing new robotaxi licenses over a glitch. America can't stop them from rolling into active shooter situations

As robotaxis rack up incidents with zero federal consequences, new research finds more states are passing laws to get Americans to drive less.

Fortune · May 4