Nisian Hughes | Getty Images Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides,… Continue reading Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month
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Tech Industry Figures Suddenly Very Concerned That AI Use Is Leading to Psychotic Episodes
For months, we and our colleagues elsewhere in the tech media have been reporting on what experts are now calling “ChatGPT psychosis“: when AI users fall down alarming mental health rabbit holes in which a chatbot encourages wild delusions about conspiracies, mystical entities, or crackpot new scientific theories. The resulting breakdowns have led users to… Continue reading Tech Industry Figures Suddenly Very Concerned That AI Use Is Leading to Psychotic Episodes
Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers
Six years ago, Uber launched a feature in Saudi Arabia that let women drivers on its ride-hailing app ask to be connected to female riders. Since then, the “women preferences” feature has rolled out to 40 countries, from Argentina and Brazil to Canada, India and Mexico. In a few weeks, this feature will finally make… Continue reading Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers
Former Tesla president discloses the secret to scaling a company
Few companies have grown as quickly as Tesla, especially just before and after the company launched the Model 3, its first affordable EV. “We scaled Tesla in 30 months from $2 billion in revenue to $20 billion in revenue,” Jon McNeil, the former president of Tesla who is now co-founder and CEO of DVx Ventures,… Continue reading Former Tesla president discloses the secret to scaling a company
Surveillance Pricing Bill Passes Out of CA Senate Judiciary, Says Consumer Watchdog
AB 446 Stops Businesses From Charging More Based on Personal Data LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — California’s bill regulating surveillance pricing, AB 446 (Ward), moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee late yesterday by a vote of 10 to 2. “Every person has a price,” said Justin Kloczko, tech and… Continue reading Surveillance Pricing Bill Passes Out of CA Senate Judiciary, Says Consumer Watchdog
May Mobility Launches Ride-Hail API, Signaling Readiness to Scale Autonomous Deployments Globally
— With the release of software updates, May Mobility readies for deployments in Atlanta this summer with Lyft and in Arlington, TX later this year with Uber – — Technology milestones further demonstrate May Mobility’s Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) as a leading Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) platform among the world’s top ride-hail companies – ANN ARBOR, Mich.,… Continue reading May Mobility Launches Ride-Hail API, Signaling Readiness to Scale Autonomous Deployments Globally
Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix
Waymo has started offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix as it works to expand its user base and entrench young riders in the autonomous life. Waymo’s teen accounts will be similar to those offered by Uber, which also allows parents to make teen accounts in Phoenix and other cities across the country. Parents in… Continue reading Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix
Tips for Avoiding DUI Charges on the 4th of July, According to a Defense Attorney | DUI Attorney, Wichita, KS
WICHITA, Kan., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 4th of July is one of the most anticipated summer holidays. Think cookouts, lake days, fireworks, and gathering with friends and family. But with the celebration often comes increased alcohol consumption, and unfortunately, a consequent rise in DUI arrests. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Independence… Continue reading Tips for Avoiding DUI Charges on the 4th of July, According to a Defense Attorney | DUI Attorney, Wichita, KS
TechCrunch Mobility: The Tesla robotaxi Rorschach test and Redwood’s next big act
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! Less than a week ago, Tesla robotaxis began rolling out and giving rides to invited customers in Austin. As Sean O’Kane and I wrote this week, the… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: The Tesla robotaxi Rorschach test and Redwood’s next big act
Skycharger to develop 24-port EV charging hub at San Francisco airport
EV charging provider Skycharger has been awarded a lease to develop a fast EV charging facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Skycharger will build the EV Hub to serve electric rideshare drivers as well as airport customers and the general public. Skycharger’s EV Hub will help meet the expected surge in charging demand from… Continue reading Skycharger to develop 24-port EV charging hub at San Francisco airport