Waymo’s new sixth-generation hardware is cheaper for expanding driverless technology.
Waymo’s Expansion with New Driver Technology If you’re in cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, or Los Angeles, chances are you’ve come across a driverless Waymo vehicle. They’re now making their way into Miami and planning to expand into Dallas, Houston, and other cities as well. However, for many of us, this still feels distant. It’s […]
Tesla stock rises as Elon Musk announces testing of driverless robotaxis
Tesla’s Stock Soars Amid Robotaxi Testing Announcement Tesla’s stock reached its peak in nearly a year on Monday, following remarks from CEO Elon Musk about testing robotaxis that operate without safety monitors in the passenger seat. A significant part of Tesla’s impressive $1.53 trillion market valuation—marking it as the most valuable automaker globally—stems from investor […]
Mother in Los Angeles orders a driverless Waymo taxi for her daughter, discovers a man hiding in the trunk saying ‘the people’ imprisoned him: video
A woman who requested a self-driving Waymo ride for her daughter was shocked to discover a nervous man hidden in the trunk of the vehicle. A video capturing their strange encounter has gone viral, raising fresh concerns regarding the safety protocols of driverless taxi services. In a TikTok video, the mother confronts a bewildered man […]
Cherished bodega cat tragically killed by driverless Waymo taxi
Cat at San Francisco Bodega Killed by Waymo Taxi A beloved cat, known as Kit Kat, was reportedly killed by a Waymo driverless taxi in San Francisco, igniting further debate over these autonomous vehicles. The friendly feline was well-loved by customers at Randa’s Market in the Mission District, where it was struck around 11:30 p.m. […]
California police stop a driverless Waymo taxi during a DUI crackdown
Driverless Waymo Taxi Caught Breaking Traffic Laws Authorities reported that police encounters with drunk drivers led to the discovery of a Waymo taxi operating without a driver, which made an illegal U-turn. This incident unfolded Friday evening during a DUI enforcement operation funded by a grant from the San Bruno Police Station. The police shared […]
Free driverless taxi service launched on the Las Vegas Strip by Amazon’s Zoox
Amazon Launches Free Robotaxi Rides in Las Vegas Free rides are now available along the Las Vegas Strip, which is quite exciting if you think about it. This offer comes as part of Amazon’s introduction of its latest service, Zoox, a new Robotaxi initiative. Starting from September 10th, the Zoox service allows riders to travel […]
GM resumes its driverless car initiative more than a year following the Cruise robotaxi event.
GM Resumes Driverless Car Program Following Incident General Motors is restarting its work on driverless vehicles after putting the program on hold for about a year. This decision comes after a serious incident where a cruise-operated Robotaxi struck and dragged a woman for approximately 20 feet. In a statement to Fox Business, GM acknowledged the […]
Tesla makes its first driverless car delivery in Texas
Tesla Achieves Milestone with First Unmanned Vehicle Delivery Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, announced that the company has successfully completed its first delivery of an unmanned vehicle to customers. This is quite noteworthy, especially as other car manufacturers try to mitigate their recent sales struggles. Last Friday, a Tesla Model Y SUV made its […]
Report Indicates Terrorists Might Use Driverless Cars as Weapons
UN Warns of Terrorist Threats from AI-Driven Vehicles According to a UN report, there’s a significant risk that terrorists could hijack AI-powered vehicles to execute large-scale attacks, eliminating the need for traditional methods like suicide bombings. The document, titled Algorithms and Terrorism: Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence for the Purpose of Terrorists, highlights how extremists […]
Driverless large trucks are now operating on the roads in this state.
Aurora, a frontrunner in autonomous vehicle technology, has started using driverless trucks on roads in Texas. This is a significant step in the evolution of transport. However, this move also brings forward questions regarding safety, dependability, and the future of the trucking sector. What’s Going On? Aurora’s self-driving trucks are currently active on the route […]