Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi rides
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas, according to a video posted on X. Elon Musk reposted the video, congratulating Tesla's AI team for the milestone. For months, Tesla's robotaxis in Austin and San Francisco have included …
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Waymo launches robotaxi service in Miami, extending U.S. lead
cnbc - Miami represents the sixth market for Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet.
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Tesla Completes AI5 Chip, Revives Dojo 3 with Intel Packaging Deal
techpowerup - Tesla has finalized the development of its AI5 automotive processor, allowing for production at TSMC and Samsung facilities. This advancement also revives the previously halted Dojo 3 supercomputer project. CEO Elon Musk announced that the AI5 chip will o…
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Baidu’s Apollo Go Launches Largest Fully Driverless Commercial Robotaxi Operation in Abu Dhabi
pandaily - Apollo Go has officially launched its first overseas fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, aiming to build the city’s largest autonomous fleet by 2026.
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Tesla (TSLA) Stock: NHTSA Logs 62 Complaints as FSD Investigation Deadline Extended
Yasmin Werner / parameter - TLDR NHTSA extends Tesla’s deadline as Full Self-Driving complaints continue to grow Tesla faces deeper scrutiny as regulators review thousands of FSD safety records Expanding probe examines claims of traffic violations linked to Tesla’s FSD system Regula…
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Tesla to stop selling FSD as a standalone package and switch to subscription only
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - As its sales continue to slip and its robotaxi strategy seems to falter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said today that the company would stop selling its Full Self-Driving feature as a standalone package. Instead, starting on February 14th, the Level 2 driver-assis…
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Ford is getting ready to put AI assistants in its cars
Jonathan M. Gitlin / arstechnica - The Blue Oval is also working on new hands-free driver assists.
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Snowflake gets frosty with Google Gemini
O'Ryan Johnson / theregister - Munge that corporate data using the LLM of your choice The data platform Snowflake is putting Google's Gemini to work inside its Cortex AI, aiming to give customers access to a foundational model within the boundaries of their data environment across supp…
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Austrian BENTELER acquires Germany’s ioki to create Europe’s first full-service autonomous mobility provider
ain - According to the companies, the acquisition creates Europe’s first full-service provider for autonomous mobility, combining vehicles, software, and operations under one roof.
Back to Top / Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 8:21 am / permalink 17544 / 3 stories in 2 months
Everything NVIDIA announced at CES 2026
Igor Bonifacic / engadget - Jensen Huang took to the CES stage on Monday to share the latest from NVIDIA, and while the presentation was more a refresher of technologies the company has been working on for the past few years, there were a couple of notable announcements. NVIDIA anno…
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Back to Top / Monday, January 5, 2026, 11:21 pm / permalink 17536 / 16 stories in 2 months
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
Tripp Mickle / nytimes - At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year.
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Uber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026
Jackson Chen / engadget - Waymo is getting a good look at the competition as Uber revealed the design of its robotaxi that's due to launch in San Francisco later this year. The upcoming robotaxi is a result of a partnership announced in July between Uber, Lucid and Nuro. The plan …
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Waymo's robotaxis froze when San Francisco's traffic lights went dark
techspot - Among the most visible signs of the disruption were the clusters of Waymo's white Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis idling motionless at intersections. The company, which operates more than 800 autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area, suspended ride-hailing operations …
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Baidu teams up with Uber, Lyft for London robotaxi launch in first half of 2026
scmp - Chinese tech giant Baidu is teaming up with US ride-hailing platforms Uber and Lyft to roll out robotaxi trials in London next year, highlighting the accelerated push among Chinese autonomous driving firms to expand globally.Baidu and Uber said they would…
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California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
techxplore - California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla's license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company h…
Back to Top / Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 17091 / 5 stories in 2 months
Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.
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Alphabet-owned Waymo in talks to raise $15 billion in funding
cnbc - The funding round would give Waymo a valuation as high as $110 billion, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.
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Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Luminar, the lidar manufacturer that rode a wave of self-driving car hype to land deals with major automakers like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, filed for bankruptcy Monday. The company has been mired in a legal fight with its founder and former CEO, Austin Ru…
Back to Top / Monday, December 15, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 16981 / 9 stories in 2 months
Tesla Is Testing Robotaxis Without Safety Drivers — or Riders
Bruce Gil / gizmodo - Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is testing its robotaxis without any safety monitors.
Back to Top / Monday, December 15, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 16976 / 7 stories in 2 months
Rivian expands hands-free driving system, builds proprietary AI chip
techspot - Later this month, Rivian will expand its hands-free driving system to cover 3.5 million miles of roads across North America – more than 20 times its current coverage. The system, available on second-generation R1 trucks and SUVs, will no longer be limited…
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