Nissan plans addresses ‘Taxi Driver Shortage’ in Japan with autonomous ride-share program: All details
Nissan plans to launch an autonomous ride-share service in Japan within three years, addressing a taxi driver shortage. Safety discussions with the government will guide a gradual rollout. The move responds to challenges arising from an aging population and transportation gaps in suburban areas. Key Points
mintSelf-driving cars are great, but we need lots more autonomous stuff
Self-playing guitars would be a good start. So would self-peeling onions. Key Points
mintZoox headcount grows as Amazon's self-driving unit expands testing in Vegas
Amazon.com Inc's self-driving vehicle unit Zoox has grown its headcount by about 16% at a time when access to capital is tight and other large companies have exited the autonomous driving sector. Key Points
ReutersAutoGPT, BabyAGI & Jarvis, signal new era of autonomous agents: Here’s why they are a disruptive AI tech
Autonomous agents are expected to revolutionise industries and touch millions of lives. However, there’s more to these AI tools than meets the eye. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThe AI-Powered, Totally autonomous Future of War Is Here
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a US Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next age of conflict. Key Points
WIRED
As Robotaxis Hit City Streets, Local Officials Often Have Little Power Over Them
Autonomous vehicles are operating—and getting into crashes—in US cities. But state laws in Texas, California, Arizona, and other places prevent local governments from regulating the technology. Key Points
WIREDCruise Was Asked to Ground Robotaxis on Halloween to Keep Kids Safe
The city of Austin asked Cruise to idle its robotaxis on Halloween due to safety concerns. The request shows how cities barred by state law from regulating driverless cars must resort to diplomacy. Key Points
WIREDCalifornia’s Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes State Ban on Driverless Trucks
California lawmakers, egged on by unions, voted to require a human onboard autonomous trucks over fears about safety and job losses. Governor Gavin Newsom was having none of it. Key Points
WIREDUS transport chief aims to ensure Cruise, other self-driving vehicles safe
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Monday the federal government will do everything it can using existing regulatory powers to ensure that Key Points
ThePrintISRO successfully conducts RLV test from Karnataka
The RLV took off at 7.10 am by a Chinook Helicopter of the Indian Air Force, the statement said, adding that it completed an autonomous landing using the Integrated Navigation, Guidance & control system on the ATR at 7.40 am. Key Points
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Chinese autonomous vehicle tech raises concerns, US transportation chief says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday his agency has national security concerns about Chinese autonomous vehicle suppliers in the American market. Key Points
Reuters‘India achieved it’: ISRO succeeds in landing Reusable Launch Vehicle
The technique adopted to launch the vehicle was "a first in the world" where a winged body was carried to an altitude of 4.5 km by helicopter and released for carrying an autonomous landing on a runway. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDon't Count on Tesla's Dojo Supercomputer to Jump-Start an AI Revolution
Wall Street analysts predicted Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer could unlock a $500 billion ChatGPT-style breakthrough. Don't take it to the bank. Key Points
WIREDChina’s Best Self-Driving Car Platforms, Tested and Compared
Tesla and General Motors may be struggling with self-driving tech, but the opposite is true in Asia. WIRED tested China's top three autopilot systems to see just how far ahead they are. Key Points
WIREDExplainer: GM-owned Cruise's wrong turn could slow robotaxi push
U.S. robotaxi operators could face increased regulatory scrutiny after an accident involving Cruise, the self-driving cab business of General Motors (GM.N), forced the company to pause service. Key Points
Reuters
Indian startups compete in race for affordable autonomous driving
FlowPilot is an autonomous driving assistance system that can be operated with a laptop or a mobile phone. About 2,000 volunteers are testing it across the world, according to Singh. Key Points
Economic TimesAiming for stars when... : Abhishek Banerjee takes dig at Congress after its rout in Assam hill council p
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee mocks the Congress after its poor performance in the North Cachar Hills autonomous Council elections in Assam. Despite the TMC's first-time participation, it secured a higher vote share than Congress. Banerjee suggests that Congress' ambitious seat-sharing aspirations in West Bengal are like reaching for the stars when they couldn't hold their ground in their own 'backyard.' The BJP retained power in the council, winning 25 out of 30 seats, while the Congress drew a blank. The TMC, contesting for the first time, secured 7.63% of the votes. Key Points
Economic TimesAutomakers bet on more than just AI to make automobiles 'gadget-like'
The automobile industry is among the few sectors that have adopted AI and Metaverse to revolutionize sales and promotion. Bots will become more versatile and intelligent, handling structured and unstructured tasks. As a result, organizations will achieve greater productivity levels and uncover valuable business insights, said Hasit Trivedi, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Digital Technologies and Global Head - AI, Tech Mahindra. Key Points
Economic TimesLarsen & Toubro bets on $1.5 billion return from EV push
L&T Technology Services Ltd., whose customers include BMW AG and Airbus SE, wants to accelerate growth after recording sales of $1 billion in the year through March, Chief Executive Officer Amit Chadha said in an interview. Key Points
FinancialexpressDon't issue tribal certificates to people using father's surname: Khasi council to village chiefs
An autonomous district council in Meghalaya has directed all traditional Khasi village chiefs to strictly follow customary norms of issuing tribal certificates to only those using their mother’s surname. The Khasi Hills autonomous District Council (KHADC) said the move was aimed at strengthening the matrilineal system practised by the Khasi tribe. Key Points
The Hindu
6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes lightly populated part of Tajikistan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook a lightly populated, remote part of Tajikistan early on Thursday near China's far western Xinjiang region. Key Points
The Tribune India