Amazon subsidiary Zoox has recalled 258 self-driving cars for unexpected braking maneuvers. The measure follows NHTSA examinations after two accidents with motorcyclists. The startup Zoox, the company for autonomous driving, has caused a voluntary recall of 258 vehicles because problems with the autonomous driving system could lead to unexpected strong braking maneuvers. The recall follows… Continue reading Callback at Amazons Zoox
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Zoox recalls software on 258 self-driving cars over unexpected braking
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous driving unit, has issued a voluntary recall for 258 vehicles due to issues with its autonomous driving system that could cause unexpected hard breaking. The recall follows a preliminary investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last May after the agency received two reports of incidents in which motorcyclists collided… Continue reading Zoox recalls software on 258 self-driving cars over unexpected braking
Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet
Tesla (TSLA) has officially obtained a permit in California to operate an internal fleet for a ride-hailing service, but it’s not for robotaxi yet. In fact, the automaker hasn’t even applied for an autonomous driving permit yet. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Tesla had applied for a ride-hailing permit in California. Even… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet
An AI model from over a decade ago sparked Nvidia’s investment in autonomous vehicles
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote Tuesday at the company’s GTC 2025 conference stuck with tradition and was chock full of announcements. But the company also snuck in a little history lesson. During the automotive portion of his speech, Huang referred to AlexNet, a neural network architecture that gained widespread attention in 2012 when it won… Continue reading An AI model from over a decade ago sparked Nvidia’s investment in autonomous vehicles
GM teams up with Nvidia to bring AI to robots, factories, and self-driving cars
General Motors is turning to Nvidia to help bring AI to the physical world in an expanded collaboration designed to touch every aspect of the automaker’s business, including factories, robots, and self-driving cars. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who announced the partnership Tuesday during his keynote at the company’s GTC conference in San Jose,… Continue reading GM teams up with Nvidia to bring AI to robots, factories, and self-driving cars
CodeSignal Named #2 in Education on Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
CodeSignal joins the ranks of NVIDIA, Duolingo, Waymo, and more SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CodeSignal, the leading skills platform, has been named #2 in Education on Fast Company‘s prestigious World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 list. This annual ranking honors organizations that are transforming industries and shaping the future with groundbreaking ideas… Continue reading CodeSignal Named #2 in Education on Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Greyparrot Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Global leader in AI waste analytics recognized alongside tech giants Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and others, for addressing the world’s biggest challenges LONDON, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Greyparrot, the global leader in AI waste analytics, has been named to Fast Company‘s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines… Continue reading Greyparrot Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Waymo’s milestone SFO mapping permit comes with strings attached
Waymo has been given permission to map roadways at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via a temporary permit — the first step in the Alphabet company’s bid to unlock a potentially lucrative use case for its robotaxis. The temporary permit, which was announced Monday evening by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, kicked off March… Continue reading Waymo’s milestone SFO mapping permit comes with strings attached
Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close
Welcome back to Week in Review! I’m Karyne Levy, TechCrunch’s deputy managing editor, and I’ll be writing this newsletter from here on out. Thrilled to be here! This week we’re checking out everything at SXSW; Waymo’s expansion into Silicon Valley; Intel’s new CEO; TikTok’s new suitor; and why DeepSeek isn’t taking VC money. Let’s get… Continue reading Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close
TechCrunch Mobility: Testing the Uber-Waymo robotaxi, Rivian goes hands-free, and Travis Kalanick has AV FOMO
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! For regular readers of TechCrunch Mobility, you may be wondering, “Why did this newsletter land in my inbox on Friday?” Folks, we’re moving days in an effort… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Testing the Uber-Waymo robotaxi, Rivian goes hands-free, and Travis Kalanick has AV FOMO