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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Missouri map limbo, AI data centers push, and Tesla Cybercab safety questions

Missouri’s redistricting fight leaves the congressional map in limbo as state and federal rulings clash ahead of ballot deadlines; a leading pro-AI group pushes data-center expansion and a national AI-regulation framework; Ben Shelton outlasted Carlos Alcaraz to reach the U.S. Open semifinals; in Austin, the Tesla Cybercab’s lack of a steering wheel sparks safety concerns from firefighters and other first responders; meanwhile, families sue Roblox over alleged child abuse on the platform and the arbitration terms they must accept.

via NBC News|

#ai-regulation #data-centers #missouri

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Solar Superstorm Disrupts GPS, Skewing Self-Driving Cars

A November 2025 geomagnetic storm disrupted GPS signals for hours over much of the U.S. and Canada, causing positioning errors of over 30 feet (about 10 meters) that could affect precision farming and autonomous vehicles; researchers mapped ionospheric disturbances using aurora observations and GPS networks, underscoring the need for better space-weather forecasting to mitigate impacts on critical tech.

via Gizmodo|

#autonomous-vehicles #gps #self-driving-cars

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

Zoox robotaxis cleared to charge for wheel-free rides

Federal regulators cleared Zoox to begin charging for rides in its self-driving robotaxis—the first wheel-free cars approved to monetize trips—vehicles designed to move forward or backward without turning around and featuring two face-to-face seating sections.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #driving-laws-and-regulations #self-driving-cars

us-news5 months ago•155 min saved

Buckhead Residents Push Back as Fleet of Waymo Cars Circles Their Blocks

In Buckhead, Atlanta, residents report dozens of driverless Waymo vehicles circulating their cul-de-sacs for hours daily, clogging streets and prompting calls for the company to reroute onto main roads after bollards caused new traffic jams and raised safety concerns for kids and pets.

via The Daily Beast|

#atlanta #automotive-industry #georgia

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

AI Rush Could Trigger a Hindenburg Moment, Warns Oxford AI Expert

Oxford AI professor Michael Wooldridge warns that the rush to bring new AI tools to market is pushing firms to deploy under-tested systems, risking a public, Hindenburg-style disaster that could erode global confidence in AI. He cites scenarios such as deadly software updates for autonomous vehicles, AI-enabled hacks that could ground airlines, or a Barings-style corporate collapse triggered by AI missteps, and notes that today’s AI is often confident but fallible, underscoring the need for safer development and clearer, non-human-like interfaces.

via The Guardian|

#ai-safety #artificial-intelligence #hindenburg-disaster-analogy

technology8 months ago•19 min saved

Waymo robotaxi safety review after school-drop-off collision

A Waymo robotaxi hit a child near a Santa Monica elementary school during drop-off; the car detected the child and slowed to about 6 mph before impact, and federal regulators said they’re investigating how the autonomous vehicle handled the incident.

via The Washington Post|

#auto-safety #automotive-accidents #pedestrian-accidents

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Physical AI: The Next Big Leap in Real-World Robotics and Automation

The article discusses the emerging concept of 'Physical AI,' which refers to autonomous systems like self-driving cars and robots that interact with the real world using sensors and AI, highlighting the automotive industry's push towards advanced autonomous technology and the significant role of chipmakers like Nvidia and ARM in this trend.

via WIRED|

#autonomous-vehicles #ces #chipmakers

business9 months ago•3 min saved

Tesla and Elon Musk Remain Confident Amid Nvidia's AI and Autonomous Vehicle Advances

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismisses Nvidia's announcement of its own autonomous vehicle AI, claiming it is similar to Tesla's approach and expressing confidence that Tesla will maintain its lead in self-driving technology, despite Nvidia's plans to test robotaxi services by 2027. Tesla's stock has experienced recent declines, but Musk remains optimistic about Tesla's long-term prospects in autonomous driving.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#autonomous-vehicles #business #elon-musk

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Nvidia Launches Advanced AI Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

Nvidia announced Alpamayo, an AI platform that enables self-driving cars to reason and handle complex scenarios, and revealed a driverless Mercedes-Benz CLA powered by this technology, with plans to expand autonomous vehicle and robotaxi services globally. The company also introduced Rubin AI chips for more efficient AI computing, reinforcing its leadership in physical AI ecosystems.

via BBC|

#ai-reasoning #alpamayo #mercedes-benz

technology9 months ago•6 min saved

Mercedes-Benz's New Drive Assist Pro Challenges Tesla's Self-Driving Lead

Nvidia showcased a Level 2 driver-assist system in a Mercedes-Benz that competes with Tesla's Full Self-Driving, demonstrating rapid progress towards full autonomy with plans for Level 4 capabilities by 2028, challenging Tesla and Waymo in the autonomous vehicle race.

via The Verge|

#autonomous-vehicles #level-2-automation #nvidia

local9 months ago•1 min saved

Waymo Self-Driving Cars Spark Parking and Monitoring Concerns in Houston and San Francisco

The City of Houston announced it will monitor areas where Waymo self-driving cars have been seen idling for days on residential streets, in response to reports of vehicles sitting for extended periods beyond the 24-hour limit allowed by city ordinance.

via ABC13 Houston|

#houston #idling #local

technology9 months ago•9 min saved

Top Tech and AI Trends to Watch in 2026

In 2026, global expansion of datacenters driven by major tech investments, the widespread deployment of self-driving cars in major cities, AI finding new niches at work, innovative consumer tech with new form factors, and the continued wealth growth of tech billionaires are expected to be key trends shaping the tech landscape.

via The Guardian|

#ai #billionaires #consumer-tech

technology9 months ago•5 min saved

CES 2026: Key Trends and Major Tech Announcements to Watch

CES 2026 in Las Vegas will showcase the latest in consumer tech, including new Micro RGB TVs from Samsung and LG, innovative foldable phones from Samsung and Motorola, advanced robots from LG, Samsung, and Roborock, self-driving cars from Sony Honda and others, powerful new chips from Intel, Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm, and a strong emphasis on AI integration across devices and systems.

via Mashable|

#ces-2026 #foldable-phones #micro-rgb-tvs

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Elon Musk Confronts Reality and Challenges in Tech Innovation

The article discusses how Elon Musk's ambitious promises regarding self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence, and robotics have faced challenges and discrepancies when compared to actual technological developments and real-world outcomes.

via The Information|

#ai #elon-musk #reality

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

PG&E Outages Persist in San Francisco Amid Growing Criticism

Waymo's autonomous robotaxi fleet in San Francisco faces repeated setbacks, including a recent suspension due to a storm warning and incidents highlighting its struggles to handle complex city scenarios, raising concerns about the safety and practicality of widespread autonomous vehicle deployment.

via Futurism|

#autonomous-vehicles #robotaxi #san-francisco