Topic: edge cases

  • Uber Launches AV Labs to Power Robotaxi Data Collection

    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 with over twenty self-driving partners, addressing a key industry bottleneck in data collection. The company is positioning itself as a data provider, not returning to bui...

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  • A Ride in a UK Self-Driving Car - Here’s What Happened

    A Ride in a UK Self-Driving Car - Here’s What Happened

    Wayve, in partnership with Uber, plans to launch Level 4 autonomous robotaxi trials in London by 2026, with wider deployment targeted for late 2027, while Waymo also aims to introduce its driverless service in the city around the same time. London presents unique challenges for self-driving cars,...

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  • Nvidia's Alpamayo AI Enables Human-Like Thinking for Autonomous Vehicles

    Nvidia's Alpamayo AI Enables Human-Like Thinking for Autonomous Vehicles

    Nvidia has launched the open-source Alpamayo AI model family at CES 2026, designed to give autonomous vehicles advanced reasoning capabilities for navigating complex real-world environments. The flagship Alpamayo 1 model uses chain-of-thought reasoning to interpret novel scenarios, like a broken ...

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  • Sam Altman: Sora to Offer 'Granular' Copyright Controls

    Sam Altman: Sora to Offer 'Granular' Copyright Controls

    OpenAI is shifting to an opt-in model for Sora, giving copyright holders granular control over how their characters and intellectual property are used in AI-generated videos. The company plans to introduce detailed controls allowing rights holders to define or block character usage, addressing co...

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  • Why Google Discourages Content "Bite-Sizing"

    Why Google Discourages Content "Bite-Sizing"

    Google explicitly advises against creating content in small, "bite-sized" pieces solely to cater to AI systems, emphasizing that content should be made for human audiences, not search algorithms. While tailoring content for AI might offer short-term ranking benefits, Google's evolving systems are...

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