Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, has commenced transporting paying passengers in its new fleet of Zeekr minivans. These vehicles are equipped with Waymo's sixth-generation hardware and software suite, representing the latest iteration of the company's self-driving technology.
Earlier reports mentioning Alphabet
Google announced a significant restructuring of its artificial intelligence leadership on Wednesday, a move that saw Demis Hassabis step down as CEO of Google DeepMind and chief scientist Jeff Dean depart after a 27-year career at the company.
Google has initiated a substantial restructuring of its artificial intelligence operations, following a period marked by talent acquisition challenges, delays in its next flagship model, and reports of low morale.
Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind and its former CEO, is transitioning to a newly created role as the Chair of Google DeepMind and Chief Scientist at Alphabet, as announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a company memo on Wednesday.
Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet operating in Austin, Texas, has encountered a significant issue with its self-driving cars frequently parking illegally, resulting in substantial financial penalties. Hundreds of Waymo's robotaxis have been observed and ticketed for parking violations across the city.
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