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Year2009

Key TechLiDAR, Computer Vision, RL

Key PlayersWaymo, Tesla, Wayve

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety drivers as Musk pushes autonomous future

Tesla has begun testing its robotaxis in Austin without human safety monitors onboard, marking a significant step toward launching a commercial driverless ride-hailing service. Elon Musk confirmed the development over the weekend after videos of empty Model Y vehicles surfaced online. The company's test fleet has been involved in at least seven crashes since June.

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety drivers as Musk pushes autonomous future

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LG Electronics unveils AI Cabin Platform with generative AI for vehicles at CES 2026

LG Electronics is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, integrating generative AI into automotive infotainment systems. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, the platform processes AI calculations on-device to enhance data privacy while delivering real-time, personalized driver assistance and context-aware experiences.

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LG Electronics unveils AI Cabin Platform with generative AI for vehicles at CES 2026

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Nick Clegg joins HIRO Capital to invest in spatial AI innovation across Europe

Former Meta executive Nick Clegg has joined venture capital firm HIRO Capital as a general partner to focus on spatial AI opportunities in Europe. The new HIRO III fund aims to deploy over 500 million euros across robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous technologies, with former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun joining as an advisor.

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Nick Clegg joins HIRO Capital to invest in spatial AI innovation across Europe

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Rivian unveils custom AI chip and autonomous driving tech with lidar, hinting at robotaxi future

Rivian showcased its ambitious autonomous driving roadmap at its first Autonomy & AI Day, revealing a custom-built RAP1 processor, lidar integration, and a sophisticated AI assistant. The EV maker plans to expand hands-free driving to 3.5 million miles of roads and aims for Level 4 autonomy, with CEO RJ Scaringe hinting at potential entry into the ride-hail market to compete with Waymo.

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Rivian unveils custom AI chip and autonomous driving tech with lidar, hinting at robotaxi future

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NVIDIA Unveils Alpamayo-R1: First Open-Source Reasoning AI Model for Autonomous Driving Research

NVIDIA announced Alpamayo-R1, the world's first open reasoning vision-language-action model for autonomous driving research at NeurIPS 2025. The model combines chain-of-thought reasoning with path planning to help vehicles navigate complex scenarios with human-like judgment, marking a significant step toward Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.

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NVIDIA Unveils Alpamayo-R1: First Open-Source Reasoning AI Model for Autonomous Driving Research

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Tesla's $90 Billion AI Rally Masks Weakening EV Fundamentals

Tesla's stock surged 7.5% on AI chip and robotaxi promises, adding $90 billion in market cap, but core EV business shows declining sales in Europe and China amid intense competition.

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Tesla's $90 Billion AI Rally Masks Weakening EV Fundamentals

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Elon Musk Announces Ambitious Plan to Outproduce All AI Chip Makers Combined with Tesla's Custom Silicon

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims the company will manufacture AI chips at higher volumes than all other chipmakers combined, with AI5 chips ready for production and AI6 in development. The ambitious plan includes building a 'TeraFab' facility and annual chip iterations to support Tesla's autonomous driving and robotics initiatives.

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Elon Musk Announces Ambitious Plan to Outproduce All AI Chip Makers Combined with Tesla's Custom Silicon

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Musk Admits Defeat: Tesla's FSD Licensing Dreams Collapse as Automakers Reject 'Unworkable' Terms

Elon Musk acknowledges that no automakers want to license Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, ending years of promises about industry adoption. The admission reveals fundamental disagreements over safety requirements and liability concerns.

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Musk Admits Defeat: Tesla's FSD Licensing Dreams Collapse as Automakers Reject 'Unworkable' Terms

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Finnish Startup NestAI Raises €100M in Partnership with Nokia for Defense-Focused Physical AI

Finnish AI startup NestAI has secured €100 million in funding from Nokia and Finland's sovereign fund to develop physical AI solutions for defense applications, including unmanned vehicles and autonomous operations, marking a significant push for European technological sovereignty.

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Finnish Startup NestAI Raises €100M in Partnership with Nokia for Defense-Focused Physical AI

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Uber Eats Partners with Starship Technologies to Launch Autonomous Robot Delivery Service

Uber Eats announces partnership with Starship Technologies to deploy AI-powered sidewalk robots for food delivery, starting in Leeds, UK, with plans for European and US expansion by 2027.

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Uber Eats Partners with Starship Technologies to Launch Autonomous Robot Delivery Service

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WeRide Becomes First Company to Secure Switzerland's Driverless Robotaxi Permit

WeRide Inc. has received Switzerland's first-ever driverless robotaxi permit from the Federal Roads Office, allowing fully autonomous operations in the Furttal region. The company now holds autonomous driving approvals across eight countries worldwide.

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WeRide Becomes First Company to Secure Switzerland's Driverless Robotaxi Permit

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Pony AI Achieves Robotaxi Profitability Milestone While Expanding Fleet and Partnerships

Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI reaches unit economics breakeven with its Gen-7 robotaxis and announces strategic partnerships and fleet expansion plans. The company also unveiled new autonomous truck technology while reporting strong Q3 revenue growth.

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Pony AI Achieves Robotaxi Profitability Milestone While Expanding Fleet and Partnerships

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Waymo Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Expansion with Five New Cities in 2026

Waymo announces major expansion plans to bring driverless taxi services to Miami, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and San Antonio in 2026, doubling its operational footprint while introducing highway capabilities in existing markets.

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Waymo Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Expansion with Five New Cities in 2026

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Uber and Lyft Chart Cautious Path to Autonomous Vehicles at Web Summit

Major ride-hailing platforms Uber and Lyft outlined gradual plans for self-driving car integration at Web Summit, emphasizing infrastructure challenges, regulatory hurdles, and the continued importance of human drivers in their business models.

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Uber and Lyft Chart Cautious Path to Autonomous Vehicles at Web Summit

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Einride Plans $1.8 Billion SPAC Merger to Accelerate Autonomous EV Trucking Expansion

Swedish autonomous electric truck startup Einride announced plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp., valued at $1.8 billion. The deal aims to raise $219 million to accelerate global expansion of its autonomous freight technology.

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Einride Plans $1.8 Billion SPAC Merger to Accelerate Autonomous EV Trucking Expansion

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