#self-driving-cars

#self-driving-cars

Viral incident highlights flaws in self-driving technology and public skepticism about its readiness.

Waymo expands self-driving service to South Bay, gaining approval to operate in San Francisco and near SFO.

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

A self-driving Waymo vehicle was vandalized by a crowd in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, with significant damage but no injuries or arrests reported.

Driver distraction and lack of engagement contributed significantly to the deadly crash involving a Tesla in self-driving mode.

Musk predicts a launch of Tesla's unsupervised Full Self-Driving service in Austin by June 2024, expanding to more cities by year's end.

Tesla's self-driving cars with Hardware 3 need an upgrade to support unsupervised driving, contradicting past claims of built-in capabilities.

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

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

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

GM partners with Nvidia to advance self-driving car technology using high-performance AI chips.

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

Nvidia's Cosmos introduces foundational AI models for training and enhancing humanoids, robots, and self-driving cars.

NVIDIA is shifting focus toward AI and advanced technologies, reflected in their new products and initiatives announced at CES.

Nvidia's investment in WeRide boosted the stock significantly, indicating investor confidence in the autonomous vehicle market.

Self-driving technology will proliferate through personal vehicles and driverless taxi services in 2025.

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

Cruise faces a $1.5 million fine for failing to report a serious post-crash incident involving a self-driving car.

NHTSA emphasizes the importance of safety and transparency in automated driving systems.

Self-driving vehicles are focused on making transportation safe but can feel impersonal.

Introducing human-like elements and functionalities, such as a coffee-serving robot, enhances the appeal of autonomous vehicles.

Most Americans prefer improved vehicle safety systems over advancements in robotaxis.

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

Layoffs at the NHTSA will significantly delay the deployment of self-driving cars, impacting companies like Tesla.

Lyft aims to launch self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, following years of delays and claims.

The rideshare industry is shifting toward autonomous vehicles, with Lyft partnering with Marubeni to enhance this transition.

Sean Duffy's confirmation as transportation secretary emphasizes a commitment to reform regulations and improve U.S. infrastructure, particularly in the aviation and automotive sectors.

Duffy aims to prioritize safety and innovation in transportation while managing regulatory frameworks and avoiding interference in investigations.

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.

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

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

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

Wayve's unsupervised AI learning sets it apart in the self-driving car industry, aiming to mimic human driving behavior.

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

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

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

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

Cruise admits to false reporting, fined $500,000 for misleading federal investigators about a serious accident involving its self-driving car.

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

Cruise admitted to criminal behavior and agreed to a $500,000 penalty for falsifying records after a robotaxi incident involving a pedestrian.