Waymo and other robotaxi operators face increased scrutiny (and possible new federal requirements) over how their autonomous vehicles interact with emergency services, a regulatory risk that is increasingly difficult for the industry to ignore. Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) is the latest lawmaker to pressure the industry with a bill that would direct federal regulators to
About a decade ago, Tesla entered its era of home solar with its controversial acquisition of SolarCity. Now, Tesla’s solar dreams are taking a different shape as the company enters its AI era. Tesla has signed two long-term agreements to purchase power from utility-scale solar projects totaling about 600 megawatts of planned capacity. ContourGlobal, a
A Katalyst Space robot that was launched to grab a space telescope and lift it to a higher orbit spun out of control after a series of malfunctions, NASA and the company said today. The company is trying to stabilize the spacecraft using backup systems before NASA decides if the mission can continue. This is
Top officials at some of the country’s top AI companies say it’s time for the federal government to find a way to slow AI development if necessary. “We request that the US government support an international effort to develop the technical and governance tools necessary to deliberately advance the frontier of automated AI development,” reads
Data security company Cyera, which recently raised $600 million at a $12 billion valuation, announced Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion in a deal that is expected to be paid primarily in cash, with the remainder in Cyera stock. Oasis focuses on non-human identities,
Animated films have always generated huge profits at the box office. From Disney classics like “The Lion King” to a host of Pixar titles, animated films have wide appeal and are often ideal outings for the entire family. This was evident in a post-pandemic world, as titles like “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The
