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- 1Comma's hands-off driving tech investigated after two fatal crashes●Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma, the startup behind Comma.ai's openpilot driver-assistance system, following two fatal crashes involving vehicles using its hands-off driving technology. The probe will examine how the system performs and whether safeguards are adequate. The story is drawing wide attention as scrutiny of semi-autonomous driving systems intensifies across the industry.
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The American Enterprise Institute has published an analysis arguing that the rise of autonomous robot trucks offers a preview of how artificial intelligence will reshape the labour market. The piece uses self-driving freight as a case study for which jobs may be automated, which will change rather than disappear, and what that means for workers and policymakers.
- 3Iran 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 driverless robotaxis are being credited with 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human-driven vehicles, according to newly highlighted safety data. The figure is fueling debate about whether autonomous vehicles are now safer than human drivers, and how quickly robotaxi services should expand into more cities as regulators and the public weigh the evidence.
- 5Momenta 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.
- 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.