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Year2009

Key TechLiDAR, Computer Vision, RL

Key PlayersWaymo, Tesla, Wayve

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Tesla Q3 2024 Results Beat Estimates as Lower AI Spending Drives Surprise Positive Cash Flow

Tesla reported Q3 2024 revenue of $28.05 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates, as vehicle deliveries rebounded to 486,532 units. The automaker surprised investors with $1.53 billion in positive cash flow after spending far less on AI and robotaxis than expected—$4.73 billion versus the anticipated $7.5 billion in capital expenditure.

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Tesla Q3 2024 Results Beat Estimates as Lower AI Spending Drives Surprise Positive Cash Flow

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GM Targets 2-Year Vehicle Development Using AI to Compete With Tesla and Chinese Automakers

General Motors unveiled plans to slash vehicle development time from four years to two using artificial intelligence and digital virtualization. The automaker announced OnStar AI, a personal assistant debuting in 2027, and eyes-off autonomous driving for the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. The moves position GM against Tesla and fast-moving Chinese automakers.

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GM Targets 2-Year Vehicle Development Using AI to Compete With Tesla and Chinese Automakers

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Delivery Robots Accused of Scanning Customers' Faces and Collecting Biometric Data Without Consent

Two Chicago residents filed class-action lawsuits against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies' delivery robots scanned their faces and hands using cameras and LiDAR technology without consent. The suits claim violations of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act and allege the data is used for AI training, potentially shared with third parties including OpenAI.

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Delivery Robots Accused of Scanning Customers' Faces and Collecting Biometric Data Without Consent

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HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 to Run First AI on the Moon Aboard Astrolab FLIP Rover in Late 2026

HPE's Spaceborne Computer-4 will launch to the lunar south pole aboard Astrolab's FLIP rover in late 2026, marking the first deployment of AI and high-performance computing on the Moon. The fanless edge computing module will test large language models, run HPC benchmarks, and process LiDAR data for autonomous navigation in extreme lunar conditions.

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HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 to Run First AI on the Moon Aboard Astrolab FLIP Rover in Late 2026

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Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Develop Level 4 Autonomous Robolimousines

Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia announced an expanded strategic partnership to develop next-generation automated driving systems, targeting SAE Level 4 robolimousines. The collaboration integrates MB.OS with Nvidia's Hyperion architecture, Alpamayo Stack, and Halos safety system. Volvo separately expanded its Nvidia deal for similar autonomous capabilities.

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Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Develop Level 4 Autonomous Robolimousines

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Germany and Nvidia Sign AI Partnership to Transform Industrial Manufacturing

Germany formalized a strategic AI partnership with Nvidia at the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the collaboration focused on physical AI for robotics and autonomous vehicles. Nvidia committed nearly $10 billion to Europe's AI ecosystem and named four German startups for investment.

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Germany and Nvidia Sign AI Partnership to Transform Industrial Manufacturing

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Volvo and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Deliver Hands-Free Automated Driving Across Vehicle Lineup

Volvo Cars is expanding its decade-long partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced automated driving capabilities using AI technology. The collaboration will bring point-to-point, hands-free driving to future Volvo vehicles before 2030, combining Volvo's safety expertise with NVIDIA's Hyperion platform and Alpamayo software stack across electric, hybrid, and gas-powered models.

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Volvo and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Deliver Hands-Free Automated Driving Across Vehicle Lineup

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Ondas Launches Regna AI With Palantir to Deliver Sovereign AI for Pentagon and Allied Governments

Ondas Inc. and Palantir Technologies announced Regna AI, a standalone company building mission-specialized fine-tuned AI models for governments and enterprises. The platform enables Pentagon AI and defense applications while keeping customer-controlled data and AI infrastructure within secure sovereign environments.

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Ondas Launches Regna AI With Palantir to Deliver Sovereign AI for Pentagon and Allied Governments

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General Motors targets eyes-off autonomous driving by 2028 using AI and immersive simulation

General Motors is advancing toward eyes-off autonomous driving technology by 2028 through extensive simulation testing at its Warren, Michigan facility. The automaker is using immersive environments to test driver responses and refine its Super Cruise system across over 630,000 roads, marking a significant shift from hands-free to eyes-off driving capabilities.

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General Motors targets eyes-off autonomous driving by 2028 using AI and immersive simulation

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Arrive AI and Modovolo Partner to Build Autonomous Drone Delivery System with Secure Handoffs

Arrive AI has partnered with Modovolo to develop an end-to-end autonomous drone delivery system that lowers packages directly into secure, climate-controlled Arrive Point stations. The collaboration combines Modovolo's Lift drone platform with Arrive AI's intelligent infrastructure to eliminate the need for ground pilots or doorstep deliveries, with live autonomous deliveries planned for Fishers, Indiana.

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Arrive AI and Modovolo Partner to Build Autonomous Drone Delivery System with Secure Handoffs

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Stellantis Wayve Partnership Targets 2028 Launch to Slash Self-Driving Costs and Development Time

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall unveiled how their AI driving partnership will cut development timelines from 24 months while reducing costs through automotive scale. The collaboration targets a 2028 North America launch with hands-free driving across brands including Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot and Maserati, with each vehicle tuned to drive differently using the same underlying AI system.

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Stellantis Wayve Partnership Targets 2028 Launch to Slash Self-Driving Costs and Development Time

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Qualcomm Bets $15 Billion on AI Data Centers, Robots as It Pivots Beyond Smartphones

Qualcomm is making a bold strategic transformation beyond its smartphone roots. The chipmaker now targets $15 billion in data center revenue and $40 billion in non-handset revenue by fiscal 2029, betting on artificial intelligence across phones, cars, robots, and edge devices as it competes with Nvidia in the AI market.

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Qualcomm Bets $15 Billion on AI Data Centers, Robots as It Pivots Beyond Smartphones

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Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving as EU Approval Campaign Intensifies

Tesla dropped the Full Self-Driving name in Europe, rebranding to Tesla Assisted Driving after regulatory pushback over misleading claims. The move comes as Elon Musk mounts an intensive lobbying campaign for EU-wide approval, with eight countries already clearing the system despite safety concerns and flawed data from the automaker.

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Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving as EU Approval Campaign Intensifies

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Deliveroo Rolls Out Coco Robotics Delivery Robots Across 5 UK Cities Starting This Month

Deliveroo has partnered with American firm Coco Robotics to deploy four-wheeled delivery robots in five UK locations, beginning in Canary Wharf this October. The AI-powered autonomous robot deliveries will expand to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in coming months, though the company insists most orders will continue going to human riders.

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Deliveroo Rolls Out Coco Robotics Delivery Robots Across 5 UK Cities Starting This Month

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Rivian R2 Lidar and RAP1 Autonomy Computer Delayed to 2027 for Customers, Employees Get It First

Rivian clarified its autonomy hardware rollout timeline at an investor conference, revealing that Lidar-equipped R2 vehicles with the in-house RAP1 chip will go to employees in late 2026. Paying customers won't receive the Gen 3 autonomy platform until 2027, marking a shift from earlier communications that suggested a broader late-2026 launch.

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Rivian R2 Lidar and RAP1 Autonomy Computer Delayed to 2027 for Customers, Employees Get It First

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