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- 1Regulators investigate Comma.ai after two fatal crashes●Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driving assistance system following two fatal crashes involving vehicles using the technology. The probe will examine how the system performs and whether its driver-monitoring safeguards are adequate. The news is drawing wide attention among self-driving watchers, who see it as another test of how loosely regulated aftermarket driver-assist kits should be.
- 2Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz●“Iran Seizes US Remus 600 Underwater Drone in Hormuz, Releases Footage” by Palestine Chronicle Staff @ palestine@fedibir
Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized a US Remus 600 autonomous underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz and has released footage of the vehicle. The reported seizure, covered by Palestine Chronicle, adds a new flashpoint to tensions between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, where drone and naval incidents have repeatedly raised fears of wider confrontation.
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Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are being credited with 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human-driven vehicles, according to the company's latest safety data. The figures are fuelling debate about whether driverless cars are now measurably safer than people behind the wheel, and how quickly robotaxi services should expand into more cities.
- 4Momenta and Stellantis-Dongfeng JV to co-develop smart driving tech▼Momenta and Stellantis' China JV with Dongfeng to co-develop intelligent driving technology
Autonomous driving software firm Momenta and Stellantis' Chinese joint venture with Dongfeng have agreed to co-develop intelligent driving technology. The partnership will focus on bringing advanced driver assistance systems to vehicles sold in China, one of the world's largest but most competitive auto markets. The move underscores how global automakers are pairing with local tech suppliers to stay relevant against fast-moving Chinese competitors.
- 5Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' initiative●Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare
A former Ukrainian defense minister has announced an 'Army of Robots' initiative aimed at speeding up the development and deployment of autonomous warfare systems. The push reflects Ukraine's wartime drive to scale unmanned ground and aerial vehicles amid manpower shortages and ongoing fighting with Russia.
- 6Nio to Run Separate Battery Swap Network for Geely's Cao Cao Fleet●Nio to Run Separate Swap Network for Geely’s Cao Cao Fleet and Robotaxis
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio will operate a dedicated battery swapping network for Geely's ride-hailing brand Cao Cao Mobility and robotaxi fleets, according to an industry report. The arrangement would give Geely's commercial fleets access to Nio's fast battery swap technology through a segregated network, separate from the one serving Nio's own customers, as both automakers push deeper into fleet and autonomous mobility services.
- 7Tycho.AI to build autonomous counter-drone interceptor for USSOCOM●Tycho.AI to develop small autonomous counter-drone interceptor for USSOCOM
Tycho.AI has been selected to develop a small autonomous interceptor designed to counter enemy drones for US Special Operations Command. The system would give special operations forces a compact way to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles. The announcement draws attention to the accelerating push within the US defense sector to field AI-driven counter-drone technologies as drone threats multiply across conflict zones.
- 8AV companies narrow focus as autonomous vehicle strategies diverge●TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
TechCrunch's Mobility newsletter reports that autonomous vehicle companies are increasingly picking specific niches rather than pursuing broad self-driving ambitions. The piece suggests the industry is maturing, with firms concentrating on particular lanes such as trucking, robotaxis or delivery instead of competing across the whole sector. It reflects a broader shift toward specialization as companies seek sustainable business models in a capital-intensive market.