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51 Interestana reports mention Alphabet Inc., newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
Finland has ordered a halt to ongoing construction work on two Google data centre sites, citing concerns about their significant energy consumption and the potential for power shortages. The Finnish government's decision impacts projects in the municipalities of Kirkkonummi…
The autonomous vehicle industry, particularly the burgeoning robotaxi sector, is experiencing a significant intensification of regulatory oversight. This heightened scrutiny is a direct response to growing concerns regarding the safety, reliability, and operational transparency of driverless vehicles.
Electrek, a publication focused on electric vehicles and sustainable transportation, recently conducted a reader survey to gauge opinions on a critical and evolving issue: accountability in the event of autonomous vehicle (AV) accidents that result in harm.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has reported that its driverless cars were involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers over a cumulative distance of 271 million miles.
Waymo has demonstrated rapid operational scaling, notably expanding its autonomous vehicle fleet in Texas by 49% within the past month. This significant increase in fleet size in a single month underscores the company's aggressive growth strategy and its commitment…
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, has released new data detailing the safety performance of its robotaxi operations, reporting that its vehicles have avoided an estimated 841 injuries across 271 million miles of autonomous driving.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle caused a significant traffic disruption on a six-lane road in San Francisco when it unexpectedly stopped, halting a Secret Service motorcade. The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning, causing a standstill that lasted for approximately 15…
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, is now offering a $2.85 credit to riders who integrate their Waymo trips with public transit services. This initiative represents an expansion of a pilot program that Waymo previously conducted in two unspecified cities.
Two recent viral conversations concerning artificial intelligence safety have underscored the increasing difficulty in distinguishing between AI-generated content and authentic human discourse. The first discussion, which gained significant traction, involved a purported exchange between a "sentient" AI and a human…
Hyundai Motor Company announced plans to produce "tens of thousands" of its Ioniq 5 robotaxis specifically for Waymo, Google's self-driving technology company. This significant manufacturing commitment signals Hyundai's strategic response to a perceived slowdown in the broader electric vehicle (EV)…
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., announced its intention to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028. This move signifies Waymo's first major international expansion beyond its existing operations in the United States.
Google DeepMind announced the establishment of a new institute on June 12, 2024, aimed at broadening the public discussion surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This initiative seeks to engage a wider audience in contemplating the profound societal implications and ethical…
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, launched its fully driverless ride-hailing service in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 24, 2023. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Waymo as it continues to broaden its operational footprint across the United States.
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., has officially launched its fully driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas, Nevada. This expansion marks Waymo's 15th commercial market for its autonomous ride-hailing service, making it accessible to the general…
A Waymo autonomous vehicle operating in San Francisco made an unexpected stop on Tuesday after its internal sensors detected a firearm onboard, a direct violation of the company's safety policies.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco initiated a police call on March 16, 2024, after detecting a firearm in the possession of its juvenile passengers. The robotaxi reportedly pulled over and alerted authorities, leading to the arrest of two…
Google DeepMind, the artificial intelligence research division of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company), has initiated testing of a groundbreaking new AI model named Autoregressive Ranking (ARR). This innovative system is designed as a unified approach, aiming to supersede the distinct…
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, has established a new partnership with Lyft in Nashville, Tennessee, marking a significant expansion of its ride-hailing services in the region. This collaboration aims to integrate Waymo's self-driving vehicles into Lyft's existing ride-sharing network…
Alphabet Inc. and Blackstone Inc.'s joint cloud venture is encountering significant delays in securing key data-center locations, a development that could impede the deployment of Google's advanced artificial intelligence chips.
Waymo's fleet of autonomous vehicles has accumulated over 8,300 parking tickets in San Francisco since the beginning of 2025, incurring fines close to $1 million. These citations reflect the significant expansion of Waymo's robotaxi operations across the city.