Tesla says it will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, within the next few days. Maybe so. The beginning of the robotaxi service has already been delayed once. When it does begin, it will use a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with what the company calls its Full Self Driving Unsupervised software. How… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Phantom Braking & Pedestrian Safety Concerns Continue004066
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Clean Technica: Are Refreshed Models Enough To Stabilize The Tesla Brand?004065
Reviews of the refreshed models in the Tesla catalog are flooding media channels. The Models S, X, and Y have a 2025 refresh, following the Model 3 relaunch last year. It’s nice to hear a bit of good news about Tesla, as many stories continue to swirl about the company’s CEO Elon Musk and his… Continue reading Clean Technica: Are Refreshed Models Enough To Stabilize The Tesla Brand?004065
Nation Cringes as Man Goes on TV to Declare That He’s in Love With ChatGPT
Public declarations of emotion are one thing — but going on national television to declare that you’re in love with your AI girlfriend is another entirely. In an interview with CBS News, a man named Chris Smith described himself as a former AI skeptic who found himself becoming emotionally attached to a version of ChatGPT he… Continue reading Nation Cringes as Man Goes on TV to Declare That He’s in Love With ChatGPT
As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children’s Toys
Hey kids! Ready to evoke the rich tapestry of the human experience with your favorite toys by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence? Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has inked a deal with OpenAI to use its AI tools to not only help design toys but power them, Bloomberg reports.… Continue reading As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children’s Toys
There’s Explosive Drama Between OpenAI and Microsoft
The partnership that ushered in our age of AI is showing some major cracks. As the Wall Street Journal reports, OpenAI wants its longtime patron Microsoft to loosen its control on its AI products, while also seeking Microsoft’s approval to let it become a for-profit company, which OpenAI has been planning for a while now.… Continue reading There’s Explosive Drama Between OpenAI and Microsoft
Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC
A controversial “Appeal to Heaven” flag that has recently become associated with the “Stop the Steal” movement and Christian nationalism was flown above the Small Business Administration (SBA) agency last week in Washington, DC. On June 11, Kelly Loeffler, the former senator from Georgia and current administrator of the SBA, participated in a ceremony where… Continue reading Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC
EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla
Tesla vehicles took the four top spots of the 2025 American-Made Index (AMI), an annual list calculated by Cars.com that ranks qualifying vehicles built and bought in the United States. Tesla’s dominance in the AMI isn’t new. The U.S. automaker, which assembles its four light-duty passenger vehicles in Texas and California, has landed in the… Continue reading EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla
Applied Intuition raises $600M as it pushes further into defense
Buzzy autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition has closed a $600 million Series F and tender offer, pushing its valuation up to $15 billion. The round was co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and Kleiner Perkins, and included new investments from the Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Greycroft, and more. Existing investors General Catalyst, Lux,… Continue reading Applied Intuition raises $600M as it pushes further into defense
Waymo robotaxis are pushing into even more California cities
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service area by another 80 square miles in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silicon Valley, the company announced Tuesday. Waymo’s commercial service area now covers more than 250 square miles across California, pushing the driverless Jaguar I-Pace vehicles into new pockets of three populous metro areas. The… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis are pushing into even more California cities
Honda is entering the affordable EV game with this funky new electric car
Another entry-level electric car is on the way. The Honda Super EV Concept may look a bit funky, but it could be the automaker’s next big hit at an affordable price. Is Honda launching an affordable EV? We will get our first full look at the funky new Super EV Concept at the 2025 Goodwood… Continue reading Honda is entering the affordable EV game with this funky new electric car