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All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech in 2025

This week's discussion focuses on technological advancements, featuring both exciting innovations and unsettling developments.
The hosts share personal updates, including discussions on health and work transitions, highlighting the human aspect of tech journalism.

I learned how to trick self-driving cars at a San Francisco museum

Playing with AI in a museum exhibit by looking inhuman to dodge detection.
Art installation prompts reflection on AI limitations and surveillance in cities.

Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1m Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts

Amazon invests $9bn in Singapore cloud infrastructure; Wayve secures $1bn for AI-powered vehicles; Tesla cuts workforce, unclear impact.

Mark Cuban says his puppy is 'smarter than AI is today'

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

All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech in 2025

This week's discussion focuses on technological advancements, featuring both exciting innovations and unsettling developments.
The hosts share personal updates, including discussions on health and work transitions, highlighting the human aspect of tech journalism.

I learned how to trick self-driving cars at a San Francisco museum

Playing with AI in a museum exhibit by looking inhuman to dodge detection.
Art installation prompts reflection on AI limitations and surveillance in cities.

Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1m Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts

Amazon invests $9bn in Singapore cloud infrastructure; Wayve secures $1bn for AI-powered vehicles; Tesla cuts workforce, unclear impact.

Mark Cuban says his puppy is 'smarter than AI is today'

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

Will the future of transportation be robotaxis or your own self-driving car?

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

GM is giving up on Cruise robotaxis, pivots to personal autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

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

G.M. Will Stop Developing Self-Driving Taxis

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

Cruise Is Dead After GM Pulls Funding

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

Will the future of transportation be robotaxis or your own self-driving car?

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

GM is giving up on Cruise robotaxis, pivots to personal autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

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

G.M. Will Stop Developing Self-Driving Taxis

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

Cruise Is Dead After GM Pulls Funding

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

Waymo opens robotaxi service to anyone in Los Angeles

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

The Race for Self-Driving Dominance: Alphabet's Waymo vs. Tesla

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

Waymo Gets Tagged With Rider (and Little Dog) Still Inside in Mission District

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

Alphabet is pouring billions into Waymo's self-driving taxis as Tesla prepares to reveal its rival

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

Waymo to test self-driving vehicles in another country in 2025

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

Will Waymo Self-Driving Car Hurt Tesla?

Waymo is expanding rapidly, with significant investments and operations in multiple cities, but faces fierce competition from Tesla's established technology.

Waymo opens robotaxi service to anyone in Los Angeles

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

The Race for Self-Driving Dominance: Alphabet's Waymo vs. Tesla

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

Waymo Gets Tagged With Rider (and Little Dog) Still Inside in Mission District

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

Alphabet is pouring billions into Waymo's self-driving taxis as Tesla prepares to reveal its rival

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

Waymo to test self-driving vehicles in another country in 2025

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

Will Waymo Self-Driving Car Hurt Tesla?

Waymo is expanding rapidly, with significant investments and operations in multiple cities, but faces fierce competition from Tesla's established technology.
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#artificial-intelligence

Kamala Harris campaign motorcade halted by confused robotaxi

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

Who's to blame when AI goes awry? Medieval theology can help decide

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

Godfather of AI Says Elon Musk Is Lying About Self-Driving Teslas

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

Research accelerates hopes of safer self-driving vehicles

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

Wayve's CEO talks teaching self-driving cars to handle US roads

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

Decline after fall, Books in brief

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

Kamala Harris campaign motorcade halted by confused robotaxi

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

Who's to blame when AI goes awry? Medieval theology can help decide

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

Godfather of AI Says Elon Musk Is Lying About Self-Driving Teslas

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

Research accelerates hopes of safer self-driving vehicles

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

Wayve's CEO talks teaching self-driving cars to handle US roads

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

Decline after fall, Books in brief

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

Biden wants to ban Chinese tech in cars over national security fears

The US plans to ban Chinese tech in internet-connected cars citing national security concerns.

RIP, Cruise robotaxi | TechCrunch

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

Biden wants to ban Chinese tech in cars over national security fears

The US plans to ban Chinese tech in internet-connected cars citing national security concerns.

RIP, Cruise robotaxi | TechCrunch

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

Nvidia Moves Into AI Car Business, Challenge to Tesla

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

What Elon Musk Needs From China

Elon Musk's support for Trump contrasts with his complex stakes in China's competitive market.

Elon Musk and Chinese Premier talk EV tech in Beijing

Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing to discuss Tesla's success in China and the potential for Full Self-Driving approval.

Tesla maps out new territory in China with Baidu deal

Tesla's partnership with Baidu in China will introduce HD mapping software despite Musk's previous stance against using maps for self-driving cars.

Nvidia Moves Into AI Car Business, Challenge to Tesla

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

What Elon Musk Needs From China

Elon Musk's support for Trump contrasts with his complex stakes in China's competitive market.

Elon Musk and Chinese Premier talk EV tech in Beijing

Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing to discuss Tesla's success in China and the potential for Full Self-Driving approval.

Tesla maps out new territory in China with Baidu deal

Tesla's partnership with Baidu in China will introduce HD mapping software despite Musk's previous stance against using maps for self-driving cars.
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#tesla

Elon Musk Unveils New Tesla EV Cybercab, Robovan Robotaxis | Entrepreneur

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

Why Uber and Lyft drivers are using risky DIY Tesla robotaxis

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

The bill finally comes due for Elon Musk

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

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

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

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

NHTSA is probing Tesla's self-driving software due to safety concerns regarding visibility-related crash incidents.

Tesla investors don't seem to trust Elon Musk like they used to. Is that because of Twitter?

Investors are skeptical of Musk's self-driving promises, leading to significant drops in Tesla shares.

Elon Musk Unveils New Tesla EV Cybercab, Robovan Robotaxis | Entrepreneur

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

Why Uber and Lyft drivers are using risky DIY Tesla robotaxis

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

The bill finally comes due for Elon Musk

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

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

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

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

NHTSA is probing Tesla's self-driving software due to safety concerns regarding visibility-related crash incidents.

Tesla investors don't seem to trust Elon Musk like they used to. Is that because of Twitter?

Investors are skeptical of Musk's self-driving promises, leading to significant drops in Tesla shares.
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#cruise

uber to shift to autonomous taxis as wayve and cruise's self-driving AI cars join its platform

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

Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

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

Robotaxi Company Cruise Announces Partnership With Uber

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

GM's Cruise will pay a $500,000 fine for submitting a false accident report

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

Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving 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 Filing False Reports to Feds After Pedestrian-Dragging Incident

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

uber to shift to autonomous taxis as wayve and cruise's self-driving AI cars join its platform

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

Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

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

Robotaxi Company Cruise Announces Partnership With Uber

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

GM's Cruise will pay a $500,000 fine for submitting a false accident report

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

Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving 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 Filing False Reports to Feds After Pedestrian-Dragging Incident

Cruise fined $500,000 for falsifying reports after serious pedestrian incident, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in self-driving car industry.
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The Self-Driving Revolution Is Real-and It Could Be Spectacular

Self-driving cars could transform transportation, safety, and urban landscapes, ushering in a significant technological revolution.

Will Google Make Money Off the Self-Driving Car?

Google aims to leverage self-driving car technology for innovative monetization, addressing shareholder demands while expanding its big data capabilities.
#san-francisco

After Many Waymo Near-Collisions at School Crossings, Mayor Breed Vows to Hold Waymo's Feet to the Fire

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.

Report: Many SF School Crossing Guards Say Self-Driving Cars Have Nearly Hit Them or Children

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

Thursday Morning What's Up: 85 Striking Hotel Workers Arrested in Union Square

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.

'Grey's Anatomy' takes inspiration from San Francisco's driverless car debacles

The TV show 'Grey's Anatomy' incorporates self-driving car chaos for its Season 20 premiere.
The episode humorously depicts the struggles with a driverless car gone rogue in a medical emergency.

After Many Waymo Near-Collisions at School Crossings, Mayor Breed Vows to Hold Waymo's Feet to the Fire

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.

Report: Many SF School Crossing Guards Say Self-Driving Cars Have Nearly Hit Them or Children

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

Thursday Morning What's Up: 85 Striking Hotel Workers Arrested in Union Square

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.

'Grey's Anatomy' takes inspiration from San Francisco's driverless car debacles

The TV show 'Grey's Anatomy' incorporates self-driving car chaos for its Season 20 premiere.
The episode humorously depicts the struggles with a driverless car gone rogue in a medical emergency.
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#transportation

What a 160-year-old theory about coal predicts about our self-driving future

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

The End of Parallel Parking

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

What a 160-year-old theory about coal predicts about our self-driving future

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

The End of Parallel Parking

Self-driving cars are still far from widespread use, but advanced autonomous features like self-parking are becoming standard in many vehicles.
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Shrinking AR displays into eyeglasses to expand their use

Augmented reality (AR) can significantly enhance various fields, including surgery and driving, with miniaturized high-resolution displays.
#autonomous-technology

When Self-Driving Cars Don't Actually Drive Themselves

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

Rear-end collisions prompt probe into Zoox self-driving cars

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

When Self-Driving Cars Don't Actually Drive Themselves

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

Rear-end collisions prompt probe into Zoox self-driving cars

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

Driverless cars won't be ticketed in last-minute about-face for CA state bill

The amended bill ensures self-driving car companies won't face tickets, only notices of non-compliance reported to the DMV.

How Will Self-Driving Cars Handle Jaywalkers?

Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to allow the testing of self-driving cars in New York City.
Adams emphasized the inevitability of self-driving technology and the need to ensure its correct implementation.

Eric Adams green-lights robotaxis in NYC - but they can't be driverless

New York City will soon have self-driving cars with human operators for testing purposes.
The autonomous vehicles will be overseen by the city's Department of Transportation with stringent safety requirements.

Driverless cars won't be ticketed in last-minute about-face for CA state bill

The amended bill ensures self-driving car companies won't face tickets, only notices of non-compliance reported to the DMV.

How Will Self-Driving Cars Handle Jaywalkers?

Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to allow the testing of self-driving cars in New York City.
Adams emphasized the inevitability of self-driving technology and the need to ensure its correct implementation.

Eric Adams green-lights robotaxis in NYC - but they can't be driverless

New York City will soon have self-driving cars with human operators for testing purposes.
The autonomous vehicles will be overseen by the city's Department of Transportation with stringent safety requirements.
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In key Congressional race, Republicans criticize Democrat's Central Valley real estate deal

The transformation of Castle Air Force Base from a closed military installation to a testing site for autonomous vehicles symbolizes both innovation and controversy.
Assemblyman Adam Gray's real estate investment on the former base has raised ethical concerns amid his congressional election battle.

Office on wheels car concept lets you take your work anywhere - Yanko Design

Future car concepts are focusing on self-driving party cars, but some prefer mobile offices for productivity on-the-go.

Toyota Pulls Off a Fast and Furious Demo With Dual Drifting AI-Powered Race Cars

Self-driving cars can drift to test autonomous driving limits and potentially improve driver-assistance systems.

Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads over $1B investment in UK-based self-driving startup Wayve, propelling UK AI advancements.

Self-Driving Formula 1 Car Crashes Into Wall at First Autonomous Race Event

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League's rough start illustrates the ongoing challenges in developing self-driving cars, showcasing the struggle of getting driverless vehicles to navigate a track reliably.

Takeo Kanade, engineer: Artificial vision will bring teleportation, but without decomposing your body and shipping it another place'

Robotic vision may surpass human vision in certain areas like facial recognition. Humans have an advantage in understanding complex situations and unexpected environments.

Rivian's R3 Is Proof That Full Self-Driving Doesn't Need To Be a Major Selling Point

Rivian introduced more affordable EVs: R2, R3, R3X
Interest in self-driving cars diminishing, Rivian focused on aesthetics, size, functionality of R3.
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