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Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.

Joined: 12/29/2023
Articles: 259

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Wired – Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal

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08/28/24

Wired reports that Waymo has not started curbside pickups and drop-offs at the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport in Arizona. And indeed, people who cannot lift their suitcases into the trunk will simply not be accommodated.

News, Tesla, Untruths

CNBC – Tesla’s Optimus faces stiff humanoid competition at Beijing robot conference

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08/26/24

CNBC reports that at the World Robot Conference many humanlike robots were doing various activities. But the Tesla Optimus Robot was stationary, in a plastic box, not even powered on. This is a preview of the Tesla robotaxi unveiling, which, if it ever happens, will be another Elon Musk farce.

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WSJ – Tesla Finance VP Departs in Latest Executive Exit at Automaker

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08/22/24

WSJ reports that yet another import VP has departed from Tesla. The rats are clearly jumping ship, given their lack of faith in Tesla's purported future.

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Bloomberg – Uber to Begin Offering Self-Driving Cruise Cars, Shares Fall

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08/22/24

Bloomberg reports on an purported deal where Uber will offer Cruise robotaxi rides early 2025.

News, Waymo

SF Standard – Parents’ hush-hush back-to-school hack: Sending their kids off in a Waymo

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08/22/24
Rev 08/23/24

SF Standard reports that the reason some people like Waymo robotaxis is because they are able to have their kids ride alone, since there is no human driver to enforce the rules.