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Man Climbs Into Waymo’s Driver’s Seat. Then He Gets A Call: 'Thanks For Doing This So I Don't Have To'

Waymos are often the subject of controversy. Throngs of passengers have expressed unease about relying on a fully self-driving EV to reliably take them to their destinations.

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Space-Based Data Centers Are Yet Another Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ for Google Stock

Alphabet has many shots on goal, all of which could prove to be very lucrative for the firm.

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Cathie Wood Remains Bullish About Tesla’s Robotaxi. TSLA Stock Is Waiting for a Financial Trigger Higher.

The celebrity fund manager believes that Robotaxi will stay ahead of Waymo.

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Why I'm Cheering for This New Anti-Porn, Anti-LGBT, Christian Phone Network

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Reason

Your grandma should be using AI. really

Older Americans are among the least likely to use AI — and among those who could benefit most. The technology exists. The policy will to deploy it doesn't.

Fortune

Why Did Waymo Recall 3,800 Robotaxis? Inside the Software Failure That Sent Vehicles Into Flooded Roads

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 autonomous vehicles after a software defect allowed them to enter flooded roads. The recall follows an incident in San Antonio.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic in talks to raise $30 billion at $900 billion valuation

AI firm Anthropic is in early talks to raise over thirty billion dollars. The company seeks a valuation exceeding nine hundred billion dollars. This funding aims to support its growing AI software demand. The deal could close by month-end. Anthropic is a leader in AI tools.

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Google’s Isomorphic Labs to raise over $2 billion in new funding

Alphabet's AI drug discovery firm, Isomorphic Labs, is reportedly close to securing over $2 billion in new funding, led by Thrive Capital. This significant investment aims to bolster its drug design engine and fuel global expansion, underscoring Alphabet's strategy of commercializing its advanced AI ventures.

The Economic Times

Waymo robotaxi in puddle gaffe just months before its London launch

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The Independent UK

Waymo robotaxi stumped by puddle in worrying sign for London rollout

Accidents involving autonomous vehicles have surged in the US in recent years

The Independent UK

China stopped issuing new robotaxi licenses over a glitch. America can't stop them from rolling into active shooter situations

As robotaxis rack up incidents with zero federal consequences, new research finds more states are passing laws to get Americans to drive less.

Fortune

New rule in California will allow police to ticket driverless cars

The new rule also requires manufacturers to ensure their self-driving vehicles move out of the way during emergencies

The Independent UK

The Self-Driving Car Fight in Congress Isn't Really About Safety at All

Bootleggers, Baptists, and the fight over who gets to write America's self-driving car rules.

Reason

Man Gets In Waymo. Then The Self-Driving Car Gets Pulled Over: 'Who Even Gets The Ticket?'

A man recently had a uniquely 21st century experience. The Waymo he was riding in got pulled over. Then he got to find out what happens when a self-driving taxi gets pulled over.

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Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?

The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery.

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Uber Says It Has A 'Superpower' To Boost EV Charging Growth

The ride-hailing giant is brokering the autonomous vehicle revolution. Now, it wants to do the same for electric vehicle charging.

Evening Standard

Waymo 'driverless' taxi ploughs into London crime scene after double stabbing

Dramatic video shows the moment the vehicle careers into a police cordon in Harlesden as officers investigate a double stabbing

Cycling Weekly

New bill honours memory of American teen cyclist Magnus White with automatic emergency braking requirement

The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act would require all new passenger vehicles under ten thousand pounds to have automatic emergency braking by 2029

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International Business Times

Alphabet Stock Rises Modestly as Investors Await Q1 Earnings on AI Momentum

Alphabet Inc. Class C shares edged higher in morning trading Tuesday, climbing 0.26% to $336.28 as Wall Street prepared for the tech giant's first-quarter 2026 earnings report scheduled for April 29, with focus on Google Cloud growth, AI advancements and the impact of massive capital spending plans.

InsideEVs

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo’s robotaxis will automatically report potholes, and cities can then use the data for free to fix roads more quickly.

Fortune

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry

Built by veterans of Tesla, Waymo, and Otto, Humble’s approach challenges how autonomous trucking has been done so far.

International Business Times

Alphabet Stock Dips 0.57% as Investors Await Q1 Earnings Amid Massive AI Spending Push

Alphabet Inc. Class C shares slipped modestly in early Monday trading on April 20, 2026, falling $1.92, or 0.57%, to $337.48 as Wall Street braced for the tech giant's first-quarter earnings report later this week and weighed the long-term costs of its aggressive artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout.

InsideEVs

Tesla’s Robotaxis Just Went Live In Dallas And Houston. Good Luck Finding One

Tesla started offering autonomous taxi rides in the two Texas cities, but the service network is tiny. For now, at least.

Motor1

I Tried Nissan's Hands-Free Driving Tech in Tokyo—It's The Real Deal

Hands-free driving isn't a new concept. Japan has been working on autonomy since the 1970s, when engineers developed computer-controlled cars that would follow pre-determined white lines at a whopping 20 miles per hour. Not exactly practical, but it was the first step toward full autonomy nonetheless.

The Independent UK

Waymo brings self-driving taxis to its newest city to begin testing

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