Week in Review: Jeff Bezos' secret EV startup | TechCrunch
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This week's review highlights several significant developments in the tech industry. Slate, an electric vehicle startup supported by Jeff Bezos, aims to produce an affordable two-seater electric pickup truck priced at $25,000 with production slated for late 2026. In a Senate testimony, former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged collusion between Facebook (Meta) and the Chinese government, claiming it undermines U.S. security. Trevor Milton, recently pardoned for securities fraud, is trying to acquire Nikola's assets in bankruptcy. Additionally, Waymo intends to use video data from its robotaxis for AI training, allowing users the option to opt out.
Slate, an EV startup, aims to build a $25,000 two-seater pickup truck with backing from Jeff Bezos, targeting production by late 2026.
Sarah Wynn-Williams testified that Meta colluded with the Chinese Communist Party, which she claims undermines U.S. national security and American values.
Trevor Milton, recently pardoned after a securities fraud conviction, is attempting to buy back assets from his failed company Nikola.
Waymo plans to utilize interior camera data from self-driving cars to train AI models, though users can opt out of this data use.
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