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Uber: Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Partner on Next-Generation Autonomous Robotaxi Program

SAN FRANCISCO & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), Nuro, Inc. (“Nuro”), and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) (“Uber”) today announced a next-generation premium global robotaxi program created exclusively for the Uber ride-hailing platform. Expected to first launch later next year in a major US city, the new robotaxi service… Continue reading Uber: Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Partner on Next-Generation Autonomous Robotaxi Program

Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

The Reason Tesla Is Failing Is That Elon Musk Is an Extremely Unlikeable Person

Tesla has been losing money hand over fist — and the culprit is clear: Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. In the wake of his latest Robotaxi gambits, which involve a dick-shaped service area map and a fare price rise from $4.20 to $6.90, it becomes clearer… Continue reading The Reason Tesla Is Failing Is That Elon Musk Is an Extremely Unlikeable Person

The Former CEO of Uber Kind of Sounds Like He’s Losing It When He’s Talking About AI

It sounds like the co-founder and former CEO of Uber has had a big gulp of the AI Kool-aid — and then some. On a recent episode of the All-In podcast, Travis Kalanick, who resigned from the ride-hailing company in disgrace in 2017, spoke rapturously about his experience using chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok. That’s… Continue reading The Former CEO of Uber Kind of Sounds Like He’s Losing It When He’s Talking About AI

DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children

United States Senator Ron Wyden is pressing the United States departments of Homeland Security and Justice to explain how and why they are collecting DNA from immigrants, including children, on a massive scale. Wyden confronted the agencies with demands this week to explain the scope, legality, and oversight of the government’s DNA collection. In letters… Continue reading DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children

Chinese Robotaxis Are Gunning for Global Domination

This post originally appeared on Recode China AI. When Tesla rolled out its much-anticipated pilot robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, last month—a fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y SUVs with “robotaxi” stickers and minor modifications—the tech and automotive worlds paused in awe. But thousands of miles away, executives at China’s leading autonomous driving firms… Continue reading Chinese Robotaxis Are Gunning for Global Domination

Thunes: a CNBC and Statista World’s Top FinTech Company

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has been named a World’s Top FinTech Company by CNBC and Statista.  This recognition underscores the trust Thunes has earned within the industry, and highlights the company’s growth, innovation, and impact in reshaping cross-border payments. Each year, CNBC and… Continue reading Thunes: a CNBC and Statista World’s Top FinTech Company

Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

Beyond Tesla: Under-the-radar stocks that could capitalize on the $1.2 trillion autonomous driving market

Driverless vehicles are no longer a moonshot, and it’s not just Tesla (TSLA) or Google’s (GOOG) Waymo that investors should have their eyes on. “You need semiconductors, you need sensors, and then the final piece of the jigsaw is software,” Bank of America analyst Martyn Briggs told Yahoo Finance. “All of those components are enabling… Continue reading Beyond Tesla: Under-the-radar stocks that could capitalize on the $1.2 trillion autonomous driving market