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Lane: Three, two, one.
Otto: The gears are turning.
Lane: I'm Lane, and we're tracking the shift toward autonomy.
Otto: And I'm Otto. Let's dive into the data.
What Does Uber Technologies (UBER) Winning Spain's First Robotaxi Permit Mean?
Reported by Yahoo Finance
Lane: We begin with, Uber Technologies has received Spain's first robotaxi permit, according to Yahoo Finance. This allows the company to operate autonomous vehicles in the country, representing a significant step toward expanding its presence in the European market.
Otto: That is a massive expansion for European riders.
What happens when police stop a driverless car? Inside a Waymo training for first responders
Reported by NBC 6 South Florida
Otto: Our next story: What happens when police stop a driverless car?
Lane: NBC 6 South Florida reports that the authorities certainly need to be prepared for those interactions.
Tesla's FSD Just Hit a Major Roadblock Ahead of EU Review
Reported by Yahoo Finance
Lane: Up next — Tesla's FSD has hit a major roadblock ahead of an EU review, Yahoo Finance reports.
Otto: The regulators in Europe will be watching that very closely.
Tesla's AI5 Chip Enters Trial Production As Samsung Gets the Taylor Fab Running
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Otto: This just in: Samsung has debuted trial production of Tesla's AI5 chip at its new fab in Taylor, Texas. Using a cutting-edge 2nm process, volume production is slated for 2027, according to the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Lane: That is a long wait for the hardware to hit the streets.
Waymo's driverless cars learn to navigate Las Vegas traffic one cautious swerve at a time
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Lane: Now, to how Waymo's driverless cars learn to navigate Las Vegas traffic one cautious swerve at a time. The SelfDrivingCars subreddit reports that a vehicle swerved into the left turn lane at the intersection of Wynn and Spring Mountain roads after detecting another car driving close to the line. The car also slowed down on the Interstate 15 overpass when it detected the presence of Metro Police on the right side of the road. This software is used in San Francisco and New York City, and Waymo, along with Tesla Robotaxi and Aviari Services, earned unanimous approval last month from the Nevada Transportation Authority to charge for rides around Las Vegas as they comply with conditions.
Otto: It sounds like the software is learning the local nuances of the road.
New committee formed to advocate for self-driving cars in N.Y.
Reported by NY State of Politics
Otto: Our next story: A new committee has been formed to advocate for self-driving cars in New York, according to NY State of Politics and Spectrum News.
Lane: New York is certainly looking to secure its place in the future.
Move Over, Tesla: This $140 Billion Company Looks Like a Superior Robotaxi Investment
Reported by The Motley Fool
Lane: Up next — There is a 140 billion dollar company that looks like a superior robotaxi investment compared to Tesla, according to The Motley Fool.
Otto: Investors are clearly looking for more stability than the hype.
Sign-off
Otto: That's all for our broadcast today.
Lane: We'll see you next time.