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Tag: Autonomous
Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta
Uber announced Friday yet another autonomous vehicle partnership as it leverages its dominant ride-hail and delivery position while relying on partners to supply the self-driving tech it isn’t building in-house. Today, the lucky startup is Chinese self-driving firm Momenta. The tie-up comes a day after Uber added Ann Arbor-based May Mobility to its roster of… Continue reading Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta
Uber plans to offer self-driving rides in Texas with May Mobility this year
Uber announced that it will offer self-driving rides powered by May Mobility on its app in Texas later this year. The ride-hailing platform will have both Waymo and May Mobility on its platform in Texas, while Tesla plans to compete with them all in Austin soon. Tesla is grabbing a lot of headlines with its… Continue reading Uber plans to offer self-driving rides in Texas with May Mobility this year
NVIDIA Experts Share Top 5 Tips for Standing Out in the AI Job Market
With graduation season approaching, a new cohort of students is embarking on next steps, aiming to use their passions and skills to make a real, tangible impact on the world. For many, this means — first and foremost — landing a job. According to a survey by Inside Higher Ed, more than 60% of students… Continue reading NVIDIA Experts Share Top 5 Tips for Standing Out in the AI Job Market
Uber: Uber and Momenta Announce Strategic Agreement for Robotaxi Deployment
– Uber and Momenta Announce Strategic Agreement for Robotaxi Deployment SAN FRANCISCO & BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Momenta today announced a strategic agreement to introduce autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, in international markets outside of the US and China. First deployment for the partnership will take place in Europe at the… Continue reading Uber: Uber and Momenta Announce Strategic Agreement for Robotaxi Deployment
AI APIs Market Poised to Surge: USD 13910 Million Valuation by 2030, Driven by 21.7% CAGR | Valuates Reports
BANGALORE, India, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AI APIs Market is Segmented by Type (Web API, Program API), by Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Robot). The Global AI APIs Market was valued at USD 3365 Million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 13910 Million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 21.7% during the… Continue reading AI APIs Market Poised to Surge: USD 13910 Million Valuation by 2030, Driven by 21.7% CAGR | Valuates Reports
Gcore and AzInTelecom LLC announce strategic partnership to deliver sovereign cloud services in Azerbaijan
Gcore’s first regional collaboration to roll out sovereign, low-latency cloud infrastructure across the country LUXEMBOURG, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider has announced a strategic partnership with AzInTelecom LLC, operating under the Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding (AZCON). The collaboration will focus on developing sovereign cloud services that… Continue reading Gcore and AzInTelecom LLC announce strategic partnership to deliver sovereign cloud services in Azerbaijan
May Mobility to launch robotaxis on Uber platform this year in Texas
Startup May Mobility plans to deploy its autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform by the end of 2025, starting in Arlington, Texas, as part of a multi-year partnership. The tie-up with Uber offers May Mobility a chance to grow beyond offering shuttles within campuses and planned communities, while Uber adds May Mobility to its growing… Continue reading May Mobility to launch robotaxis on Uber platform this year in Texas
West Virginia Recognizes Autonomy of CRNAs with New State Law
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (AANA) — West Virginia enacted legislation that allows more autonomy for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice anesthesia care. With the passage of Senate Bill 810, 44 state legislatures have determined that physician supervision of CRNAs under the nursing laws is unnecessary. On April 30, West Virginia Senate… Continue reading West Virginia Recognizes Autonomy of CRNAs with New State Law
Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Waymo has released new research saying that its driverless robotaxis reduce pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions by 82%-92%, and crashes that involve an injury by 96%, when compared to the average driver. Waymo has been operating its autonomous, driverless Level 4 robotaxis for several years now, and is continuing to (slowly) roll them out to more… Continue reading Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists