Elon Musk recently announced an extension of Tesla’s robotaxi service hours in Austin, moving the cutoff from 10 pm to 11 pm. While this change may seem minor, Musk provided a specific rationale: “The main thing we’re trying to solve…
Dr. Ding Zhao, director of the Safe AI lab at Carnegie Mellon University, has founded Safeworld alongside seasoned startup executive Kyle Wong and machine learning engineer Simo Rachidi. The company is focused on making generative AI-driven robots predictable and safe…
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1246 into law, setting new rules for autonomous vehicles designed to keep robotaxis from blocking or delaying emergency responders. This legislation requires companies operating autonomous vehicles, including major players like Tesla, Waymo, and…
Tesla sold more than 480,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the third quarter of 2026, as the company continues finding ways to move new cars despite its troubles in the U.S. market. It was the second strong quarter in a row…
On October 1, 2026, Figure AI retired its Figure 02 model robots in a dramatic YouTube video, showing them jumping or being lowered into a pit of molten steel. In a YouTube video, these robots meet their fate by jumping…
The Pentagon has officially enlisted Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to co-lead Project Meridian, a new effort to study how war may be fought as tech advances rapidly. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this initiative during a recent address, focusing…
OpenAI’s recent launch of its Decisions API represents a notable advancement in software automation, closely resembling the features of Jev, a model released by TypeSafe AI just weeks ago. At OpenAI’s Dev Day event, CEO Sam Altman explained how the…
Destro has stepped out of stealth mode, securing an $8 million seed round, and is changing how robots collaborate with humans in logistics. Instead of focusing solely on robot design or advanced AI models like many traditional robotics firms, Destro…
Tesla has secured $30 billion in new credit lines to support its projects, including the Cybercab robotaxi, the Optimus robot, and the Tesla Semi. This significant financial move demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to scaling its operations in the coming…
DIY self-driving modifications are shaking up the automotive world, and not in a positive way. Comma AI, known for its open-source assisted driving system Openpilot, has made it possible for tech-savvy individuals to install self-driving features in their cars. For…