Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after their self-driving software repeatedly failed to recognize ramp closures and construction zones in incidents in Arizona and California, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall comes after Waymo reviewed incidents that occurred in April and May in Phoenix and the San … Read more
On ancient roads and in medieval alleyways in London, a very modern battle is brewing. Black cabs, which are as synonymous with that city as Buckingham Palace, will soon be competing with artificial intelligence-powered, autonomous taxis. Tech companies promise these AI inventions, some of which are already operating in several American cities, are safer and … Read more
London’s black cab drivers, already besieged by rideshare companies, may soon face another threat: AI-powered, autonomous taxis. Yet many drivers feel they can offer something that AI can’t – deep knowledge of the city’s ancient streets and medieval alleyways. To get a cab license, drivers must pass the Knowledge, a 161-year-old test that requires memorizing … Read more