tesla Tesla Plans Massive Optimus Robot Production Line Targeting Late 2026 Tesla dominates its recent earnings call with talks of the Optimus humanoid robot, outlining a timeline for a prototype reveal and a massive production ramp. CEO Elon Musk claims the robot has the potential to become the biggest product in history.
tesla Tesla Dojo Supercomputer Timeline Shows Shift to New Cortex AI Tesla's custom Dojo supercomputer, once central to Elon Musk's self-driving ambitions, appears sidelined as a new system called Cortex takes its place. A timeline of promises reveals the shifting focus of Tesla's AI training strategy.
tech layoffs Tech Layoffs Exceed 150,000 in 2024 as Industry Turmoil Continues The tech industry sees over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies in 2024, extending a difficult period that began in 2022. This widespread workforce reduction highlights the growing impact of AI and automation on previously secure roles.
tesla Tesla Faces Another Year of Unfulfilled Elon Musk Promises Elon Musk makes a series of bold claims for Tesla in 2024, including affordable robotaxis and autonomous fleets, but continues to rely on loose definitions of self-driving technology.
nvidia Nvidia Targets Humanoid Robot Market With New Jetson Thor Computer Nvidia confirms plans to launch Jetson Thor, a compact computer designed specifically for humanoid robots, in the first half of 2025. The chipmaker aims to supply underlying technology to robot manufacturers rather than compete directly with them.
evs Transportation Sector Faces Strategic Whiplash as EV and Robotaxi Plans Shift Legacy automakers and startups change course dramatically in 2024, scaling back EV ambitions and pivoting autonomous vehicle strategies to survive shifting consumer demands.
waymo Waymo Leads US Robotaxi Market As Rivals Gear Up For 2025 Waymo dominates the U.S. robotaxi market in 2024 after completing millions of autonomous rides, while competitors like Tesla and Zoox prepare to challenge its lead.
nhtsa Federal Agency Proposes Framework to Fast-Track Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis The NHTSA introduces a voluntary program that simplifies the deployment of autonomous vehicles lacking manual controls like steering wheels and pedals. In exchange for this regulatory pathway, AV companies must share extensive safety data with the government.
openai OpenAI Launches $200 Monthly ChatGPT Tier During 12-Day Event OpenAI introduces a surprise $200 per month subscription plan for power users alongside the full release of its o1 reasoning model as part of a 12-day holiday livestream event.
tesla Tesla and Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Trade Secrets Dispute Tesla tells a California judge it has reached a conditional settlement with Rivian in a four-year-old trade secrets lawsuit. The companies expect to dismiss the case by late December.
tesla Kim Kardashian Showcases Tesla Optimus Robot And Cybercab In Viral Videos Kim Kardashian shares videos interacting with Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot and sitting inside the upcoming Cybercab. The flashy demonstration likely relies on human operators rather than true autonomy.
bluesky Bluesky Surges Past 16 Million Users as Disgruntled X Migrants Flock to Decentralized Network Bluesky experiences a massive influx of users fleeing X, pushing the decentralized platform past 16 million accounts. The migration comes alongside other major tech news, including another Cybertruck recall and Elon Musk's new government role.
openai OpenAI Explored Buying AI Chip Startup Cerebras in 2017 Newly released legal filings reveal that OpenAI once considered acquiring Cerebras, a custom AI chip startup currently pursuing an IPO. Co-founder Ilya Sutskever suggests routing the purchase through Tesla, though the deal ultimately falls through.
trump presidency Trump Presidency Reshapes Transportation Sector as Tesla and Canoo Face Shifting Fortunes Speculation swirls around how a new Trump administration will impact transportation and tech, particularly regarding Elon Musk's companies and EV incentives. Meanwhile, Tesla confirms a major strategic pivot toward robotaxis and Canoo faces fresh executive departures and worker furloughs.
waymo Alphabet's Waymo Reaches $45 Billion Valuation After Major Funding Round Waymo secures a staggering $45 billion valuation following a $5.6 billion funding round led by Alphabet. The autonomous vehicle company currently completes over 150,000 paid robotaxi trips weekly as it expands into new cities.