Topic: safety standards
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Mira Murati Testifies She Couldn’t Trust Sam Altman’s Words
Mira Murati testified that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lied to her about safety protocols, falsely claiming the legal department had determined a new AI model did not need review by the deployment safety board. Murati described Altman’s management as making her job significantly harder, stating he unde...
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New Robotaxi Law Could Block Tesla
New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill requiring fully autonomous vehicles to use cameras plus at least two other sensing technologies (like lidar and radar), effectively blocking Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi system from operating in the state. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Andrew Zwicker, argue...
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Waymo’s Virtual Driver Studies How Humans React to Road Surprises
Waymo has developed ReD ("Reference Driver"), a computer-based cognitive model published in "Nature Communications", that simulates human split-second decision-making to avoid accidents, designed to serve as a benchmark for comparing autonomous driving systems. Built on the neuroscience framework...
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Waymo and robotaxi operators face new scrutiny over emergency response lapses
Representative Kevin Mullin introduced the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, which would require federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles after incidents where robotaxis blocked ambulances, fire trucks, and crime scenes. The bill mandates clear emergency protocols, a 24-hour hotline...
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Kodiak CEO: Self-Driving Trucks Are Just Half the Battle
2026 is a target year for deploying fully driverless long-haul trucks, with companies like Kodiak AI focusing on building a viable business model around the technology, not just perfecting the self-driving systems. Kodiak differentiates itself by having customers own and operate the trucks, which...
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Waymo Recalls Software for Robotaxi School Bus Safety
Waymo is filing a voluntary software recall with NHTSA to address how its autonomous vehicles interact with stopped school buses, following a software update it claims has already improved performance. The recall follows NHTSA scrutiny and reports from cities like Atlanta and Austin, where Waymo ...
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Abu Dhabi Boosts Energy Sector with New Data and Oversight Pacts
Abu Dhabi is enhancing its energy sector through strategic agreements focused on digital integration, secure data exchange, and regulatory oversight, aiming to improve efficiency and safety across various activities. Key partnerships include a secure electronic data sharing system with the Minist...
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Qualcomm & BMW Partner on Hands-Free Driving Tech
Qualcomm and BMW are collaborating to develop an advanced hands-free driving system based on the Snapdragon Ride platform, aiming to make automated driving more accessible and compliant with global safety standards. The Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, first showcased in the BMW iX3 electric vehicle...
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Japanese Nuclear Plant Faked Seismic Safety Data
Japan's nuclear regulator suspended the relicensing review for two Hamaoka reactors after the operator, Chubu Electric Power, admitted to systematically falsifying seismic safety data. The scandal is especially concerning because the Hamaoka plant is located on a seismically active coastline, sim...
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Baidu’s robotaxis hit Uber in Dubai, no safety driver
Uber has launched driverless Baidu Apollo Go taxis in Dubai through its ride-hailing app, marking the first integration of these vehicles into a major platform outside China, with service limited to select areas and no safety driver present. The rollout contrasts sharply with Uber's autonomous la...
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/dev: Introducing Team Voice in League of Legends
League of Legends is introducing team voice chat to meet competitive players' long-standing demand, enhancing real-time coordination while keeping existing text and ping systems. The decision to add voice chat now is enabled by improved technology for managing disruptive behavior, aiming to foste...
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Waymo's New Robotaxi Enters Mass Production and Passenger Service
Waymo has launched its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed for mass production and cost-effectiveness to support a major expansion of its robotaxi service into new cities. The system's safety is built on extensive real-world testing and a multi-modal sensor suite, including high-...
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Daniela Amodei: Why Safe AI Will Win in the Market
Daniela Amodei of Anthropic argues that a strong commitment to AI safety is a critical market advantage and a foundational business strategy, not a hindrance to innovation. Transparency about AI models' limitations and proactive risk management builds user trust, with customers consistently deman...
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Hits Major EU Roadblock
Tesla's plan to deploy Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Europe by February 2026 has been disputed by Dutch regulators, contradicting the company's earlier announcement of approval. The Netherlands Vehicle Authority clarified that a final decision on FSD approval is not guaranteed, emphasizing that traf...
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OpenAI Co-Founder Urges Rival AI Model Safety Testing
OpenAI and Anthropic conducted joint safety testing on their AI models to identify weaknesses and explore future collaboration on alignment and security. The collaboration occurred amid intense industry competition, with both companies providing special API access to models with reduced safeguard...
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Ford rehires former engineers to fix automated system errors
Ford is rehiring experienced engineers to retrain its AI systems and mentor younger staff, after discovering that over-reliance on automated production and design caused a decline in vehicle quality. The company is shifting from a "find and fix" approach to a preventative strategy, breaking down ...
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Zoox robotaxis without steering wheels now charge for rides
Zoox has received NHTSA approval to charge passengers for rides in up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis annually over the next two years, marking a major step toward commercial deployment. The temporary exemption waives federal safety requirements for steering wheels, pedals, defrosters, and...
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CPSC Warns: Stop Using Rad Power Bikes Over Fire Risk
Federal regulators have issued an urgent safety alert for specific Rad Power Bikes e-bike models due to multiple battery fire incidents causing significant property damage, advising immediate discontinuation of use. The affected models include several RadWagon, RadCity, RadRover, RadRunner, and R...
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GM's Escalade IQ to Offer Hands-Free Driving by 2028
Despite a $1.6 billion loss in its EV rollout, General Motors is emphasizing advanced technology like autonomous driving and AI to define its future and compete globally. GM plans to introduce a Level 3 hands-free highway driving system for the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, expanding on its exist...
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The Challenge of Designing a Safer Football Helmet
The F7 Pro helmet is gaining adoption in the NFL, with over a third of players switching to it, as it aims to enhance safety amid ongoing concerns about head injuries in the sport. Despite technical innovations like the AiR-Lock fitting system and DNA Core for better impact absorption, player res...
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