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Don’t forget to tip! The driverless taxi that could also get you a job – or a date

Looking for love or a new career in San Francisco, Los Angeles or Phoenix? You just might find it in a Waymo autonomous vehicle

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10 Major AI Companies You Should Know

10 Major AI Companies You Should Know

These 10 companies are at the cutting edge of the AI revolution. Here's how they're driving innovation and leading the biggest buildout in human history.

Robotaxi News: What Tesla and Lyft Headlines Mean for Shares

Robotaxi News: What Tesla and Lyft Headlines Mean for Shares

Tesla and Lyft made robotaxi headlines recently. What are the latest developments around these companies, and what do they mean for shares?

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There are 372 AI unicorns right now, according to PitchBook. Here’s what that means

Right now, in the tech industry paddock, there are 372 AI unicorns, according to PitchBook.

Waymo’s Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 In Fines Just In San Francisco

Waymo’s robotaxis have been roaming the streets of several cities in the United States for a few years now. They’re quite successful, too, with the company saying earlier this year that it is offering no fewer than 200,000 paid autonomous rides per week—double compared to last year.

Waymo Aims to Expand Paid Robotaxi Service to Washington Next Year Following Atlanta, Miami Rollout

Waymo is expanding its paid robotaxi experiences, and its next destination for 2026 is none other than Washington DC.

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Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on Tuesday added Washington D

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Aussie invention may cut the cost of self-driving cars

Aussie invention may cut the cost of self-driving cars

A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.

Are the glory days of German carmakers gone forever?

Are the glory days of German carmakers gone forever?

The car industry is rarely out of the news, often under gloomy headlines related to tariffs, falling sales, low uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and workers’ strikes.

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Alphabet CFO offers bullish view of Waymo as the future of transportation

Alphabet CFO offers bullish view of Waymo as the future of transportation

Waymo develops self-driving technology and operates autonomous vehicles.

GM, Toyota, Stellantis Back New Bill To Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

GM, Toyota, Stellantis Back New Bill To Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

There are two polite words to describe President Trump’s auto industry policies: uncertain and self-contradictory. He claims he wants to revitalize the car industry, which was already thriving under the previous administration. But the approach involves tariffs that could gut American manufacturing jobs.

A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To You

A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To You

The ride-hailing world is changing fast. Waymo is already running over 200,000 paid robotaxi trips per week in select U.S. cities. Tesla is gearing up to launch its own autonomous ride-hailing service later this year. Now, more upstarts are entering the ring, albeit with unique approaches.

Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Musk, who plans to launch a fleet of self-driving cars this year, has been pipped to the post

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A Self-Driving Maserati Just Hit Nearly 200 MPH

A Self-Driving Maserati Just Hit Nearly 200 MPH

A self-driving supercar just broke the speed record for an autonomous car by going 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center.

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Self-driving taxis are speeding ahead in America—so why is Europe still waiting?

Despite years of testing, Europe has no commercial robotaxis. Funding, regulations, and infrastructure are holding them back—can the bloc ever catch up?

GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year

General Motors is no stranger to navigating storms. It survived the 1970s oil crisis, managed to stay relevant after the onslaught of Japanese automakers in the 1980s, got a colossal bailout from the U.S. government after the 2008-2009 financial crisis, survived the pandemic and now offers the most diverse electric…

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

In the race to lead the autonomous vehicle space—and maybe even the future of transportation—Google's Waymo has about a 100-mile head start. The self-driving taxi division just hit a new milestone: over 200,000 paid rides per week through its Waymo One service.

3 Stocks Powering the Future of Autonomous Driving

Robotaxis are on their way as the new administration will accelerate their arrival, but these autonomous vehicles need key components to operate smoothly.

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Americans Are Still Afraid Of Robotaxis: Study

Automakers are throwing a lot at American car buyers at the moment: electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, extended-range EVs and, now, a growing emphasis on robotaxis. Many consumers may not even be fully aware of the gazillion powertrain options that will soon be available to them across segments. The vast…

Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: ‘They Want To Do It Alone’

Uber wants in on Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions, but so far, the interest has been somewhat one-sided.

Tesla Cybertruck's FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch

Over the past few days, at least two Tesla Cybertruck owners learned the hard way that their stainless steel behemoths equipped with the Full-Self Driving (FSD) software are anything but self-driving.

Uber's CEO says no one wants to compete with Tesla—or Elon Musk

Tesla's Cybercab, or robo-taxi, was announced last October and is due to hit the roads in Texas this June as part of a trial roll-out.

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Lyft Plans To Launch Fleet Of Robotaxis

Lyft's CEO announced what city will see the first of the autonomous vehicles.

Ackman Announces Major Stake in Uber: Should You Follow His Lead?

Bill Ackman took to X to announce that his company, Pershing Square, holds 30.3 million shares of Uber after they began purchasing stock in January.

Uber stock jumps 7% after Bill Ackman reveals $2.3 billion stake

The Pershing Square CEO said he's admired the ridesharing giant since actor Edward Norton introduced him to the app in its early days.

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