#Zoox co-founder on Tesla self-driving: ‘they don’t have technology that works’

#Zoox co-founder on Tesla self-driving: ‘they don’t have technology that works’

Zoox co-founder and CTO Jesse Levinson doesn’t believe Tesla will launch a robotaxi ride-hailing service in California (or anywhere else) next year despite what Elon Musk recently claimed. The “fundamental issue is they don’t have technology that works,” Levinson said Wednesday at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. “And by works, I want to differentiate between a driver…

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#Never Drive Again: Tesla’s ,000 Cybercab and Futuristic Robovan Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation

#Never Drive Again: Tesla’s $30,000 Cybercab and Futuristic Robovan Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation

Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan challenge traditional vehicle design concepts and redefine what transportation means in an urban setting. Both vehicles introduce significant technological changes, such as the removal of charging ports in favor of inductive charging pads for a seamless, wireless charging experience. The goal is to push beyond what we expect from public and…

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#OpenAI closes the largest VC round of all time

#OpenAI closes the largest VC round of all time

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re diving into OpenAI’s $6.6 billion fundraising round, the fifth Cybertruck recall in less than a year, and a neat project that’s Shazam-ing songs heard on a San Francisco street. Let’s get into it. OpenAI closed the largest VC round of all time this week. The startup…

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#Is OpenAI worth 0B? | TechCrunch

#Is OpenAI worth $100B? | TechCrunch

OpenAI could reportedly increase its valuation to $100 billion. Nvidia and Apple are apparently in talks to contribute to the company’s next fundraising round, and Thrive Capital would lead the deal should it happen, according to The New York Times. OpenAI’s annualized revenue reportedly eclipsed $3.4 billion early this year, but it’s said to be…

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#Jet-Fueled Cybertruck kit turns the EV into apocalypse ready off-roader fullproof against IEDs

#Jet-Fueled Cybertruck kit turns the EV into apocalypse ready off-roader fullproof against IEDs

The cold-rolled stainless steel alloy gives the Cybertruck resistance against any bumps, furious kicks, or stone pelting that would bust any other vehicle. That makes the futureproof truck the perfect candidate for a military-grade upgrade. Archimedes Defense has these ambitions for Tesla’s tough EV off-roader as they have teamed up with Unplugged Performance (upgrade kit…

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