waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Keep Robotaxi Safety Records Secret Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to classify autonomous vehicle safety data as a trade secret. The lawsuit highlights a growing conflict between public transparency and corporate privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.
techcrunch disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Kicks Off With 10,000 Attendees and Top VCs TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins at Moscone West with massive crowds, the Startup Battlefield pitch competition, and major stage sessions featuring industry leaders. The multi-day event features hundreds of exhibiting startups and extensive networking opportunities across San Francisco.
microsoft Microsoft Ignite 2025 Spotlights AI Lifecycle With Massive Global Turnout Microsoft Ignite 2025 draws over 200,000 registrants to San Francisco to explore the complete AI lifecycle and digital transformation. The event features hundreds of sessions and a comprehensive Book of News to guide attendees through the latest tech announcements.
waymo Waymo Robotaxi Caught Circling Roundabout in Viral Video Loop A Waymo robotaxi goes viral after video shows it stuck circling a roundabout repeatedly with no passengers inside. The company resolves the strange looping behavior by quickly deploying a new software update to its entire fleet.
san francisco San Francisco Leads Global Cities in Readiness for Autonomous Transportation A new urban mobility readiness index from the Oliver Wyman Forum and UC Berkeley ranks San Francisco as the top city globally for new transportation technologies. The city earns the number one spot due to its strong infrastructure and high adoption of autonomous vehicles.
zoox Amazon-Backed Zoox Launches Custom Robotaxis in Two Major Cities Zoox is testing its custom-built, steering-wheel-free robotaxis on public roads in San Francisco and Las Vegas. The company currently transports only employees but plans to invite early public riders in 2025.
zoox Zoox Begins Testing Purpose-Built Robotaxis in San Francisco Zoox officially starts testing its unique, purpose-built robotaxis in San Francisco, marking its second commercial market. Employee-only testing begins in the SoMa neighborhood as the company expands beyond its existing Las Vegas operations.
autonomous vehicles Autonomous Vehicles and EV Battery Startups Draw Major Investor Funding The transportation tech sector sees significant funding rounds for autonomous driving and solid-state battery companies, alongside major industry shifts like airline acquisitions and startup bankruptcies.
wayve UK Self-Driving Startup Wayve Expands Testing to San Francisco Well-funded UK startup Wayve brings its self-learning autonomous driving technology to the U.S., launching initial tests with Ford Mustang Mach-Es in San Francisco.
waymo Waymo Launches $3 Credit Pilot for San Francisco Transit Connections Waymo is offering a $3 credit to Bay Area riders who take its robotaxis to or from select public transit stations through mid-November. The program aims to encourage multimodal transportation without requiring riders to prove they actually board a train or bus.
elon musk Elon Musk's xAI Takes Over OpenAI's Former San Francisco Headquarters Elon Musk's AI startup xAI moves into the same Mission District building that previously housed OpenAI. Musk claims he originally leased the space and continues to pay the bills.
waymo Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Vice President Harris Motorcade in San Francisco A driverless Waymo vehicle stalls while making a U-turn in front of Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade, requiring police intervention. The incident adds to a growing list of high-profile malfunctions for the autonomous driving company.
salesforce Salesforce Ventures Doubles AI Investment Fund to $1 Billion Salesforce Ventures announces a new $500 million injection into its AI fund, bringing the total to $1 billion as revealed at Dreamforce. The firm actively strengthens its position in San Francisco's booming AI ecosystem.
11x.ai 11x.ai Secures $24M to Expand AI Digital Workforce AI startup 11x.ai raises $24 million in a Series A round led by Benchmark to build autonomous digital workers for sales and marketing teams. The company currently approaches $10 million in annual recurring revenue as it expands its suite of AI employees.
cruise General Motors' Cruise Faces Major Setbacks After San Francisco Incidents GM's driverless car subsidiary Cruise endures a devastating year marked by safety incidents, regulatory scrutiny, and halted operations in San Francisco.