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Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Crash That Killed Apple Engineer
Undisclosed payment from Tesla to settle lawsuit over 2018 crash that involved its Autopilot driving software
GM’s Cruise To Resume Operations In Phoenix With Human Drivers
After six months pause, GM's Cruise is set to resume operations starting in Phoenix, but with a human driver
OpenAI Delays Release Of Voice Cloning Tool, Amid Election Concerns
OpenAI concludes it is too risky currently to release its AI voice cloning tool, amid concern at tech's impact on upcoming elections
Europe’s Longest Hyperloop Test Track Opens
European Hyperloop Center in the Netherlands seeks to advance futuristic transport technology, despite US setbacks
Neuralink Livestreams Chip-Implant Patient Playing Chess
Elon Musk's Neuralink shows off its first chip implanted paralysed patient using his mind to play online chess
Government Wants Flying Taxis In Operation By 2028
Flying taxis could become reality in UK in next four years under new government action plan that also lays out path for routine drone deliveries
SpaceX Starship Completes Third Test Flight, But Burns Up On Reentry
Elon Musk hails mostly successful test flight, saying Starship will make life 'multiplanetary' and will take humanity to Mars
UK Joins EU’s Chip Research Program
UK joins European Union's chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU's 'Chips Joint Undertaking'
Elon Musk’s xAI To Open Source Grok Chatbot In Dig At OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI to open source Grok AI chatbot in apparent dig at OpenAI, which he sued earlier this month for abandoning its nonprofit mission
Odysseus Lander Reveals Moon Images, Despite Broken Leg
NASA and Intuitive Machines declare success as Odysseus lander transmits lunar images, despite lying on one side
Apple Cancels Much Delayed Electric Car Project
Project Titan is dead. Apple reportedly winds down its delayed electric car project, after a decade of research and development
University Of Warwick To Launch Fintech Research Group
University of Warwick receives £1.25m donation for new research group focused on fintech innovation in property sector
CES 2024: Lenovo Shows Transparent Laptop Concept
Lenovo shows concept transparent laptop with virtual keyboard, items visible on other side of clear glass display
GM Cruise To Resume Robotaxi Tests On Public Roads – Report
In the coming weeks, Cruise reportedly will soon resume robotaxi testing on public roads after suspension in California
Open Letter Urges Action To Address AI, And Other Global Risks
Open letter from 'The Elders' group urges world leaders to address existential risks of artificial intelligence and climate change
Waymo Recalls Hundreds Of Vehicles Over Software Error
Self-driving Waymo vehicles recalled, after two minor collisions in Phoenix, and one vehicle being set on fire in San Fran
Musk Confirms SpaceX Incorporation Moved From Delaware To Texas
After Delaware judge vetoed Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, billionaire moves SpaceX incorporation to Texas
UK Government To Fund Two Semiconductor Research Hubs
Government to fund semiconductor research hubs in Bristol and Southampton, to help bring new chip tech to market
Huawei ‘Faces Production Bottleneck’ Amidst AI, 5G Chip Success
Huawei prioritising production of AI chips as it sees twin success of 5G smartphones and Nvidia alternatives, in spite of US sanctions
Musk’s Neuralink Conducts First Human Brain Implant
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants device into human brain for first time as it seeks to aid those with paralysis
Huawei Electric Car Partner Sees Revenue Surge
Huawei electric car manufacturing partner Seres sees losses down up to 45 percent on strong sales of latest Aito EV models
Elon Musk Seeks Larger Tesla Stake Ahead Of AI, Robotics Push
Tesla boss wants 25 percent controlling stake in EV giant, before growing firm to be AI and robotics leader
Volkswagen ‘In Talks’ With Blue Solutions For Solid-State EV Battery
Volkswagen, France's Blue Solutions reportedly aiming to co-develop solid-state electric car battery as EV makers reach for 'holy grail'
AI Challenges Notion That All Fingerprints Are Unique
Researchers find AI can match prints from different fingers of same person with high degree of accuracy, challenging core tenet of forensics
Judge Orders Google Not To Google Jurors In $7bn AI Patent Case
US federal judge orders Google not to use the 'vast' amounts of data on consumers to its benefit in jury selection in $7bn AI patent case
GM Sues San Francisco Over $108m Tax Bill – Report
Parent company of robotaxi firm Cruise, General Motors, files lawsuit against San Francisco over $108m tax bill
Self-Driving Cars On UK Roads By 2026, Says Transport Secretary
Government minister Mark Harper tells BBC that autonomous cars will improve road safety and personal freedom
Hyperloop One To Close Down – Report
Futuristic travel experiment Hyperloop One to cease operations, as assets sold off and remaining staff made redundant
NASA Uses Laser To Beam Cat Video From Deep Space
Space communications. NASA JPL streams ultra HD video of cat back to earth from deep space, 19 million miles away from planet