Ford has recently rehired 350 experienced engineers, known as "gray beard" engineers, after facing challenges with their artificial intelligence and automated quality systems. The company found these AI tools were not meeting their quality standards, prompting them to bring back technical specialists to identify failure points before parts reach production. Chief Operating Officer Kumar Galhotra […]
SpaceX has generated significant intrigue over the years, largely due to its reusable rocket technology, the expansion of its Starlink satellite network, and the prominence of its founder, Elon Musk. However, the company’s recent initial public offering (IPO) has drawn unprecedented attention. Valued at a staggering $135 per share, SpaceX has priced 555.6 million shares, […]
Two years ago, IBM identified a notable gap in its portfolio of sports partnerships: Formula One. The sport has surged in popularity globally, especially in the U.S. due to Netflix’s “Drive to Survive,” which transformed drivers into household names. Leading tech companies like AWS, Oracle, and Anthropic have also recognized this trend, forming partnerships with […]
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, as announced through a social media post that reads, “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠.” This announcement was accompanied by a brief video showcasing Tesla vehicles operating without any human drivers or monitors in the front seat. With this expansion, Tesla’s […]
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is ending soon. The final day to secure early rates is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving you just six days to save up to $680 on individual passes or 30% on community passes. This year, the event will take place from October 13-15 at San […]
Waymo has halted its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a significant blackout led to many of its vehicles being stranded on the streets. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, causing a disruption that saw human drivers navigating around the immobilized robotaxis. The company confirmed the suspension of its ride-hailing services due to the power […]
Nvidia has unveiled new infrastructure and AI models aimed at enhancing physical AI technologies that support robots and autonomous vehicles, enabling them to better perceive and interact with the real world. During the NeurIPS AI conference in San Diego, Nvidia introduced Alpamayo-R1, which is billed as the first open reasoning vision language model specifically designed […]
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27-29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will gather in San Francisco for an exciting three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. As participants prepare, they can look forward to live demos of […]
Tesla has officially disbanded its Dojo supercomputer team, a significant step back in its ambition to develop in-house chips for autonomous driving. The news, reported by Bloomberg, reveals that Peter Bannon, the head of Dojo, is leaving the company, and the rest of the team members will be reassigned to other projects within Tesla. This […]
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has been appointed to the board of Rivian, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. This appointment, revealed in a regulatory filing, signals Rivian’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, aiming to position itself as a software-oriented leader in the automotive space. Rivian […]