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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.

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Waymo robotaxi in puddle gaffe just months before its London launch

Waymo robotaxi in puddle gaffe just months before its London launch

The Independent UK

Waymo robotaxi stumped by puddle in worrying sign for London rollout

Waymo robotaxi stumped by puddle in worrying sign for London rollout

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

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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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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.

International Business Times

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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Waymo taxis are now driving themselves around London

Cars entirely without people are expected later this year

Cathie Wood Just Bought Nearly 80,000 Shares of Tesla Stock. Should You Load Up on TSLA Too?

TSLA stock is very expensive, and the company has powerful, negative catalysts.

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new "Big Three" in mobility is emerging

As Waymo Launches in Nashville, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold GOOGL Stock?

Waymo can boost GOOGL stock in the long term, but the name is facing an important, short-term, and negative catalyst.

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Miami women cheat Waymo, but the robots stay one step ahead: Are they watching?

Waymo didn't fall for it.

'How Do They Know?:' Customers Try To Sneak 5th Person Into Waymo. Then They Get A Call

A group of women in Miami attempted to skirt Waymo rules by adding a fifth passenger. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get past the vehicle’s monitoring system. Now they're wondering how Waymo knew what they were up to.

Waymo is set to launch its London pilot this month, here’s what you need to know

Waymo’s driverless taxis are making their way to London starting with a pilot starting in April 2026.

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