TechCrunch – The Waymo-Zeekr robotaxi has come to San Francisco
TechCrunch reports on how Waymo is testing Chinese Zeekr vehicles as a possible replacement for their Jaguar I-Paces. But Congress might limit or ban Chinese connected vehicles.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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The Verge – Elon Musk is not answering the most important questions about the Tesla robotaxi
The Verge reports that Elon Musk is still avoiding the most basic question on the supposed Tesla robotaxi: will it have a steering wheel? If not, as has been hinted, then there would be incredibly long delays due to regulatory issues.
Wired – Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
Wired reports on while Waymo doesn't pay to use public streets, it is now suing people for damages when people fight back.
NY Times – SoftBank’s Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars
NY Times reports on how Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder of SoftBank, is trying to get automotive makers around the world to join forces to develop autonomous driving.
SF Chronicle – The next wave of robotaxis is driving outside of S.F. They’re unlike anything you’ve experienced
The SF Chronicle reports on how Zoox is running their autonomous vehicles south of San Francisco. They are not currently permitted for commercial service on public roads.
Fortune – Tesla shares will surge 10-fold on Elon Musk’s robotaxi plan, says Ark CEO Cathie Wood
Fortune reports on Cathie Wood still being absurdly bullish on Tesla stock based on Musk's false promises of robotaxis, robots, and AI.
SF Standard – Suspect argues with Waymo before attacking disabled person, fracturing his skull, cops say
SF Standard reports that a drunk person accosted a Waymo, and then attacked a disabled person, rendering them unconscious and in the hospital.
Electrek – Elon Musk confirms Tesla Robotaxi delay, says front design change
Electrek reports on Elon Musk's dubious claims that the 8/8 robotaxi event had to be delayed due to him asking for "front end changes".
SF Standard – Woman tire-slashed 17 robotaxis, prosecutors say. But Waymo was watching
SF Standard reports that a person who allegedly slashed the tires of 17 Waymo robotaxis is being held in jail without bail. Also, “Waymo is also taking steps to recover the damages sustained". Google has become pure evil.
Jalopnik – Of Course Tesla Is A Meme Stock Now
Jalopnik reports: yup, Tesla is a pure meme stock now, completely adrift from the company's financials.
Washington Post – Tesla sells ‘Self-Driving’ cars. Is it fraud?
Washington Post reports on how Tesla claims of 'self-driving' cars is now being called, by some, "fraud". An excellent article that explains the legal jeopardy that Tesla has been placed into by its CEO.
Inside EVs – Tesla Reportedly Delays Robotaxi Event By Two Months
Inside EVs reports that the Tesla robotaxi reveal has been delayed by a couple of months. Importantly, they also cast doubts on Tesla being able to create a robotaxi in the first place.
Bloomberg – Tesla Plans to Delay Robotaxi Event to Build More Prototypes
Bloomberg reports that for now the Tesla robotaxi "introduction" has been delayed until October. Supposedly Tesla needs more time to "build additional vehicle prototypes", though of course they likely don't have any prototypes now, nor will they in October.
Business Insider – Tesla prioritizes Musk’s and other ‘VIP’ drivers’ data to train self-driving software
Article from Business Insider on how Tesla skews the data processing for their FSD system such that Elon Musk and "influencers" receive priority. This of course results in Musk and the influencers experiencing a completely skewed reality, which means that their statements on FSD are simply invalid.
Washington Post – Cyclists can’t decide whether to fear or love self-driving cars
Washington Post reports that "cyclists can't decide whether to fear or love self-driving cars" and then reports that most cyclists really don't think they are safe. Peculiar. They should have mentioned that the real problem with robotaxis is that it just means more cars, and all cars are a problem.
