GM Shuts Down Cruise Robotaxi Program, Restructures Autonomous Efforts
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Cruise employees were caught off guard by GM's decision to end its funding for the robotaxi program, as announced by CEO Marc Whitten via Slack. The self-driving car company will be absorbed into GM, focusing on developing autonomous personal vehicles. The announcement left employees uncertain about job security, with potential layoffs expected, particularly in non-engineering roles. This move follows a series of setbacks for Cruise, including losing its California operating permits after a safety incident and the resignation of its co-founder and CEO, Kyle Vogt.
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- Cruise robotaxis are dead The San Francisco Standard
- GM Is Restructuring Cruise. That Leaves Tesla and Waymo in U.S. Robotaxi Market. Barron's
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