Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, commences testing of up to 8 driverless cars in New York City's Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn areas, marking a significant milestone as the first company to receive a permit under the city's new autonomous vehicle testing program.
Amid regulatory scrutiny over potential anti-competitive behavior in travel search, Google unveils an AI-powered Flight Deals tool that utilizes natural language queries to help travelers find cheaper fares.
The UAE's ambitious plans to make 25% of trips driverless by 2035, with Chinese and U.S. tech giants racing to launch AV fleets backed by government incentives, puts thousands of migrant taxi drivers at risk of displacement without adequate support systems or retraining options.
Delta Air Lines affirms it does not use AI to set personalized ticket prices for passengers based on their personal data, denying allegations of individualized fare targeting and clarifying that its pricing considers only factors like demand, fuel costs, and competition.
Tesla's automotive revenue drops 16% as sales slump, Elon Musk warns of 'rough quarters' ahead due to tariff costs and tax credit expiration, while robotaxi service kicks off in Austin with broader rollout planned by year-end.
China boosts electric vehicle subsidies, curbing oil demand, while US grid expansion looms to meet forecasted 2.5% annual increase in electrical demand through 2035.
Uber invests $300 million in Lucid for 20,000 electric robotaxis, partners with Nuro for self-driving technology to deploy autonomous ride-hailing fleet over next 6 years.
Despite public pledges, ride-hailing giants Uber, Grab, and Bolt struggle with EV transition, facing challenges like poor charging infrastructure, high costs, and financing barriers, especially in developing markets, highlighting the need for innovations to make EVs accessible, affordable, and reliable for drivers.
Groundbreaking AI applications are projected to reduce global emissions by billions of tonnes annually by 2035 through optimizing power generation, meat production, passenger vehicles, and accelerating green technology discovery while guiding sustainable choices and enhancing climate preparedness, necessitating proactive government guidance to ensure equitable benefits.
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is in talks to acquire Pony AI's U.S. unit, potentially with assistance from Uber, marking his return to the autonomous vehicle space after his 2017 exit.