Waymo

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Robotaxis Now Serve San Francisco International Airport

Waymo has launched a commercial service providing autonomous rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, a key expansion of…

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Waymo Launches SFO Passenger Rides, But Not to Terminals

Waymo has launched its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service to and from San Francisco International Airport, starting with a select user…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waabi Secures $1 Billion for Uber Robotaxi Expansion

Waabi secured a $1 billion investment, including a landmark partnership with Uber to deploy its self-driving technology for robotaxis, marking…

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Tesla Robotaxis: Cheaper Than Waymo, But Longer Waits

Tesla's robotaxi service offers significantly lower fares than competitors like Waymo, Uber, and Lyft, but passengers face considerably longer average…

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Artificial Intelligence

Uber Launches AV Labs to Power Robotaxi Data Collection

Uber is launching "Uber AV Labs", a new division to collect real-world driving data using sensor-equipped cars and share it…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo vs. Uber: The Price Gap Is Closing

The price gap between Waymo robotaxis and traditional ride-hailing services like Uber is narrowing, as Waymo lowers fares while competitors…

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Artificial Intelligence

Robotaxis Now Rival Rideshares on Price and Speed

Driverless robotaxis, particularly Waymo, are becoming a viable and competitive alternative to Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, with their…

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Artificial Intelligence

NTSB Probes Waymo As Tesla Autopilot Faces Scrutiny

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles for reportedly passing stopped school buses, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny.…

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AI & Tech

Can ChatGPT Health Outperform “Dr. Google”?

Some physicians see large language models (LLMs) as a potential tool to improve patient education, helping patients navigate complex online…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxi Rides

Tesla has launched its first unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, marking a bold step in its autonomous vehicle program,…

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Hits Austin Roads Without a Safety Driver

Tesla has launched fully driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, removing the human safety driver from the front seat, marking a…

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Waymo’s Robotaxis Now Open to the Public in Miami

Waymo has launched its fully driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Miami, with initial access for waitlisted users…

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Waymo Opens Driverless Rides to Miami Public

Waymo has publicly launched its driverless ride-hailing service in Miami, offering access to waitlisted users across a 60-square-mile zone that…

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Waymo Robotaxis Stalled in San Francisco Blackout: Here’s Why

Waymo is updating its autonomous vehicle software to improve handling of widespread power outages after a San Francisco blackout caused…

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AI & Tech

Waymo Robotaxis Test Google’s Gemini AI Assistant

Waymo is testing a passenger-facing AI assistant powered by Google's Gemini to enhance rides by answering questions and managing cabin…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Robotaxis Halted in San Francisco Blackout

A major power outage in San Francisco forced Waymo to suspend its autonomous ride-hailing service, stranding vehicles and revealing a…

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Power Outage Snarls San Francisco Traffic with Stranded Waymo Cars

A major power outage in San Francisco stranded multiple Waymo autonomous vehicles, highlighting a vulnerability in their infrastructure-dependent systems, while…

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AI & Tech

Rivian’s AI Strategy: Beyond Just Competing With Tesla

Rivian is pivoting to develop proprietary AI chips and autonomous driving technology, positioning itself against industry leaders with a vertically…

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Artificial Intelligence

Judge Rules Tesla Misled Buyers on Self-Driving Tech

A California judge ruled Tesla's marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems is misleading, and the state's DMV has…

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Artificial Intelligence

New Bill Could Force Tesla to Limit Full Self-Driving

The proposed "Stay in Your Lane Act" would require automakers to restrict advanced driver-assistance systems to specific, pre-defined operational conditions,…

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