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#robotaxi-usage

Waymo Says It Has Nothing to Say After Its Self-Driving Taxi Blocked an Ambulance Responding to a Mass Shooting

A Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, raising concerns about autonomous vehicles handling emergency situations.

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.

fromWIRED

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.

fromFast Company

Roam Research

New research calls Waymo the 'Kool-Aid man' of the ride-share economy

Silicon Valley

Self-Driving Taxis Poised for Vicious Backlash

Austin

Waymo Says It Has Nothing to Say After Its Self-Driving Taxi Blocked an Ambulance Responding to a Mass Shooting

A Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, raising concerns about autonomous vehicles handling emergency situations.

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.

fromWIRED

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.

more#autonomous-vehicles

#ai-development

fromInfoQ

Software development

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

Software development

fromInfoQ

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.

#openai

15 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

fromDefector

Media industry

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

15 hours ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

Media industry

fromDefector

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

more#openai

#artificial-intelligence

Philbrick: The challenge of implementing AI in transportation - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces an implementation problem in integrating AI into transportation systems despite having the necessary technology and data.

Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

Philbrick: The challenge of implementing AI in transportation - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces an implementation problem in integrating AI into transportation systems despite having the necessary technology and data.

Non-profit organizations

more#artificial-intelligence

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

Silicon Valley

fromFortune

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

#ai-regulation

fromAxios

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

California

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

Privacy professionals

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

California

fromAxios

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.

Privacy professionals

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.

London startup

#baidu

European startups

'System failure' paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation

System malfunction' causes robotaxis to stall in the middle of the road in China

Toronto startup

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

European startups

'System failure' paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation

System malfunction' causes robotaxis to stall in the middle of the road in China

Toronto startup

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.

California

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

5 days ago

Waymo co-CEO says company's robotaxi tech will eventually be in personal cars

Waymo plans to integrate its self-driving technology into personal vehicles, expanding beyond robotaxis and ride-hailing services.

New York City

New York's robotaxi plan pulled in blow to Waymo expansion

Venture

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Startup companies

6 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.

California

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

5 days ago

Waymo co-CEO says company's robotaxi tech will eventually be in personal cars

Waymo plans to integrate its self-driving technology into personal vehicles, expanding beyond robotaxis and ride-hailing services.

New York City

New York's robotaxi plan pulled in blow to Waymo expansion

Venture

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Uber Price Target Cut by Wells Fargo to $95 Due to Autonomous Vehicle Impact

Uber's stock is down 16.59% in 2026, but analysts predict a price target of $105.29, with Wells Fargo adjusting to $95.

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.

European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Venture

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.

fromInsideHook

Uber and Rivian Announce Wide-Ranging Robotaxi Plan

Uber and Rivian plan to deploy 10,000 autonomous vehicles by 2028, aiming for 25 cities by 2031.

Uber's deal blitz to stop a robotaxi monopoly

Uber is positioning itself as a demand gatekeeper in the robotaxi market by forming multiple partnerships with various vendors.

Business

5 days ago

Uber Price Target Cut by Wells Fargo to $95 Due to Autonomous Vehicle Impact

Uber's stock is down 16.59% in 2026, but analysts predict a price target of $105.29, with Wells Fargo adjusting to $95.

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.

European startups

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Venture

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.

fromInsideHook

Uber and Rivian Announce Wide-Ranging Robotaxi Plan

Uber and Rivian plan to deploy 10,000 autonomous vehicles by 2028, aiming for 25 cities by 2031.

Uber's deal blitz to stop a robotaxi monopoly

Uber is positioning itself as a demand gatekeeper in the robotaxi market by forming multiple partnerships with various vendors.

What Is Hermes Agent? Nous Research's Self-Improving AI Explained

Nous Research's Hermes Agent addresses Openclaw's memory issue by providing persistent memory and automated skill adaptation.

#robotaxi

fromwww.bbc.com

Cars

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

Toronto startup

Robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan leaves passengers stranded in moving traffic

fromBusiness Insider

US news

Waymo is starting to hit a key metric Tesla Robotaxi has yet to hit to become a dependable ride-hailing competitor

UX design

Uber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026

fromwww.bbc.com

Cars

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

Toronto startup

Robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan leaves passengers stranded in moving traffic

fromBusiness Insider

US news

Waymo is starting to hit a key metric Tesla Robotaxi has yet to hit to become a dependable ride-hailing competitor

UX design

Uber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.

Tesla Slides 3% on Delivery Shortfall: Why the $20 Billion Robotaxi Bet Makes This Miss Hard to Judge

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries missed expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in its EV business and a shift towards robotaxi development.

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.

Tesla Slides 3% on Delivery Shortfall: Why the $20 Billion Robotaxi Bet Makes This Miss Hard to Judge

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries missed expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in its EV business and a shift towards robotaxi development.

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

more#tesla

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

What Happens When the Waymo You're Riding In Gets Attacked By a Robot Hater? Not Much, and You're Sort of Trapped

Waymo robotaxis face increasing safety challenges from hostile individuals, leaving passengers vulnerable with limited emergency response options and no manual override capabilities.

San Francisco

fromFast Company

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Waymo robotaxis frequently malfunction or commit traffic violations in San Francisco, requiring city intervention and creating operational challenges for transit systems.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

What Happens When the Waymo You're Riding In Gets Attacked By a Robot Hater? Not Much, and You're Sort of Trapped

Waymo robotaxis face increasing safety challenges from hostile individuals, leaving passengers vulnerable with limited emergency response options and no manual override capabilities.

San Francisco

fromFast Company

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Waymo robotaxis frequently malfunction or commit traffic violations in San Francisco, requiring city intervention and creating operational challenges for transit systems.

more#waymo-robotaxis

6 days ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'

Cars

Self-Driving Cars Slated to Clog Roads With Horrendous Congestion

Self-driving cars may increase road congestion rather than alleviate it, leading to more vehicle miles traveled in urban areas.

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.

Science

fromArs Technica

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.

Toronto startup

Elon Musk announces disappointing Tesla Optimus update

Optimus Gen 3 is operational but delayed for final refinements before public unveiling.

fromBusiness Insider

Former Uber CEO says Waymo is ahead in the robotaxi race - and Tesla is chasing a 'ChatGPT moment'

Waymo leads Tesla in the robotaxi race with proven autonomous vehicles, while Tesla pursues a riskier vision-only approach requiring a technological breakthrough to compete.

Lucid unveils Lunar Robotaxi in bid to challenge Tesla's Cybercab in the autonomous ride hailing race

Lucid Group unveiled the Lunar Concept, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi platform designed to compete in the autonomous ride-hailing market against Tesla's Cybercab.

Tesla Cybercab ramps Robotaxi public street testing as vehicle enters mass production queue

Tesla is significantly ramping Cybercab testing and validation at Gigafactory Texas and on public roads, with 25 units recently observed and production volume increasing in March ahead of mass production.

#tesla-robotaxi

Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi fleet reaches new milestone that should expel common complaint

Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult