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Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 09/19/2025Note: we transitioned to a new RSS feed and it seems this did not make it to there, so this may be posted about 2 weeks past the release date.Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Michelle LeeFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code.Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China's Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems.Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / BanterTools & Apps(00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5(00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED(00:06:14) Anthropic's Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge(00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNETApplications & Business(00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch(00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch(00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report(00:13:52) China's Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation as humanoid robot race heats up(00:15:45) Tesla's robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit | TechCrunch(00:17:48) Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch(00:19:27) Replit hits $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue | TechCrunch(00:21:14) Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:22:08) [2509.07604] K2-Think: A Parameter-Efficient Reasoning System(00:24:31) [2509.09614] LoCoBench: A Benchmark for Long-Context Large Language Models in Complex Software EngineeringResearch & Advancements(00:28:17) [2509.15155] Self-Improving Embodied Foundation Models(00:31:47) [2509.13805] Towards a Physics Foundation Model(00:34:26) [2509.12129] Embodied Navigation Foundation ModelPolicy & Safety(00:37:49) Anthropic endorses California's AI safety bill, SB 53 | TechCrunch(00:40:12) Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney, Joins Studios' AI Copyright Battle(00:42:02) Rolling Stone Publisher Sues Google Over AI Overview SummariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US Government is officially shut down and no clue on when the Government will re-open. DC Mayor allowing for grants to help grow the city. New Robo Taxi company in town is called Zoox and they are now testing in DC.Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

- U.S. EV Sales Surge Ahead of Subsidy Wipeout - Farley Says EV Sales Will Drop 50% - German EV Sales Surge w/out Subsidies - U.S. DoE Invests in Lithium Mine, Processing - Ford Tops EV Sales in Canada - France Incentivizes Non-Chinese EVs - QuantumScape and Corning Partner for Solid State Batteries - Zoox Robotaxis Headed for Washington DC - WeRide and Uber Partner in Abu Dhabi - BMW Runs Hydrogen Pipeline into Assembly Plant - AAH: Carbon Capture for IC Engines

- U.S. EV Sales Surge Ahead of Subsidy Wipeout - Farley Says EV Sales Will Drop 50% - German EV Sales Surge w/out Subsidies - U.S. DoE Invests in Lithium Mine, Processing - Ford Tops EV Sales in Canada - France Incentivizes Non-Chinese EVs - QuantumScape and Corning Partner for Solid State Batteries - Zoox Robotaxis Headed for Washington DC - WeRide and Uber Partner in Abu Dhabi - BMW Runs Hydrogen Pipeline into Assembly Plant - AAH: Carbon Capture for IC Engines

Amazon's autonomous taxi company Zoox is expanding operations to the nation's capital, allowing customers to hail rides through the Zoox app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 09/19/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Michelle Lee Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/ In this episode: OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code. Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China's Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon's Zoox. New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems. Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics. Timestamps: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter Tools & Apps (00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5 (00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED (00:06:14) Anthropic's Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge (00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNET Applications & Business (00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch (00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch (00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report (00:13:52) China's Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation as humanoid robot race heats up (00:15:45) Tesla's robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit | TechCrunch (00:17:48) Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch (00:19:27) Replit hits $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue | TechCrunch (00:21:14) Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation | TechCrunch Projects & Open Source (00:22:08) [2509.07604] K2-Think: A Parameter-Efficient Reasoning System (00:24:31) [2509.09614] LoCoBench: A Benchmark for Long-Context Large Language Models in Complex Software Engineering Research & Advancements (00:28:17) [2509.15155] Self-Improving Embodied Foundation Models (00:31:47) [2509.13805] Towards a Physics Foundation Model (00:34:26) [2509.12129] Embodied Navigation Foundation Model Policy & Safety (00:37:49) Anthropic endorses California's AI safety bill, SB 53 | TechCrunch (00:40:12) Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney, Joins Studios' AI Copyright Battle (00:42:02) Rolling Stone Publisher Sues Google Over AI Overview Summaries

Nissan collaborates with British technology firm Wayve to develop self-driving vehicles, demonstrating the technology in Tokyo with a Nissan Ariya equipped with advanced sensors. The company plans to introduce autonomous features to consumers by 2027, entering a market projected to reach two trillion dollars by 2030. Competitors such as Toyota, Honda, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Amazon, and Zoox are also investing in autonomous vehicle technology. Nissan faces financial challenges, including recent losses and international tariffs, and has appointed Ivan Espinosa as chief executive to lead a turnaround.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We would love to hear your feedback!We explore major developments in the rideshare and delivery world, examining how legal challenges and technological innovation are reshaping transportation.Ep 269 News• Department of Justice suing Uber for alleged discrimination against disabled riders, including those with service animals and stowable wheelchairs• Lyft CEO announces $200 million in insurance savings from California worker unionization deal, promising to pass savings to drivers as better pay• Woman gives birth in an Uber, marking her second "car baby" after a similar experience with her first child• Amazon's Zoox robo-taxis now offering free rides in Las Vegas, with distinctive vehicles that have no steering wheels or brake pedals• Videos show people performing dangerous stunts on Waymo autonomous vehicles, raising concerns about vandalism and misuse• New gig opportunity emerging with premium porch decorating services, with some packages costing over $1,200• UK Amazon Flex appears to allow drivers to subcontract their delivery blocks to other driversSupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube

Steve Caplin tells an incredulous Simon Rose that Albania has appointed an AI cabinet minister which is 100% corruption free. AI is also apparently writing speeches for many MPs. BA's Avios points can now be used for buying iPhones. Tesla's electric doors have a recurring problem. Amazon's Zoox driverless taxis are free to use on the Las Vegas strip. Mega have launched their new smart glasses. Sleep earbuds have cleverly done away with the need for batteries. And scientists claim they could regenerate the dodo – though Steve is understandably sceptical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Indiana, performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo's in Indy.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL, and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass.    TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels, and Lay's Loaded Nacho chips.    UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster's reinvention of Endless Shrimp, Bill Belichick's girlfriend is denied trademarks, The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere, Prince Harry kneels to King Charles, and Coachella's 2026 lineup has been released.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt, AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service, Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement, John Daly sets a new PGA record, rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana, Finland is introducing a four-day work week, defiant nuns flee their care home, Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027, Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas, fireflies are disappearing, and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium, patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan's latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina, and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub. 

(Sept 17,2025)Neil Saaverda fills in for Bill while he is out on Vacation. Texts from suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting offer insight into motive. Zoox Robotaxis launch in Las Vegas, ferrying passengers on the Strip. Average FICO score falls… who's seeing the largest drop?

Elon Musk changes Tesla narrative. And it isn't a first in the automotive world according to Michael Sena. The consultant and co-author of The Real Case for Driverless Mobility joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 398 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus ..Tesla's latest master plan, Zoox in Las Vegas, the humans vs. self driving safety debate and more. Tune in and subscribe.

Today's show:On Friday's TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week's big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC's new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas.Timestamps:Welcome back to TWiST!(1:52) Jason's thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk(10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(10:52) Show Continues …(12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban)(21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits(22:18) Show Continues …(26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics(31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist(32:13) Show Continues …(45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk's death(56:22) Why Jason thinks it's smart to block social media during school hours(1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic's Claude… here's why(1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here's how they're different from Waymo(1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe(1:27:21) Closing remarks and banterSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWISTAWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/creditsPublic - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Tesla changes meaning of 'Full Self-Driving', gives up on promise of autonomyMusk's $1T pay package is full of watered-down versions of his own broken promisesLyft's first ‘robotaxis' are live in AtlantaAmazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launchInterim NASA head tells agency that it will beat China back to the moonUndersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the MideastGoogle reframes its statements about the "rapid decline" of the open webSam Altman says that bots are making social media feel 'fake'Grok can rewrite Wikipedia to remove falsehoods and add missing context: Elon MuskVirginia Tech adopts artificial intelligence into the admissions process“AI Inbreeding,” The Phenomenon Threatening Artificial IntelligenceOpenAI and Microsoft reach tentative deal to revise partnershipOpenAI Realignment to Give Nonprofit Over $100 Billion Stake - BloombergEx-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive says Meta endangered billions of users in new suit

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the big companies in Vegas both made the news for bad reasons. Caesars Entertainment has seen big stock declines in the past few years and that has led to them being removed from the S&P 500. Down the street MGM is beginning layoffs as the slow year of 2025 continues to churn on. Is this just the beginning? In other news Zoox has officially launched as the first autonomous rideshare service in Las Vegas. And it's free for now. We also discuss: $2 poolside ice cream, the big fight, an update on Mirage's art auction, why Hard Rock won't have an atrium, Brewdog's refresh, the new Clique and how gamblers are losing hope with the 100% gambling loss deduction. Episode Guide 0:00 Awkward Vegas style big fight showdown 0:33 Small deals - $2 ice cream poolside at MGM Grand 2:09 Zoox officially launches in Las Vegas - Free rides for now 4:34 Following up on “Welcome to Fabulous” - More value messaging? 6:33 Losing hope on the 100% gambling loss deduction 9:34 Brewdog refresh incoming 11:05 The stunning new Clique at Cosmo 12:00 Hard Rock Guitar glass & circular atrium returns? 13:45 Mirage art auction update - Crazy prices? 15:40 Caesars dropped from S&P 500 17:10 Layoffs beginning at MGM Resorts 18:25 Is layoff season just beginning in Las Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Jason Brown gave his week 2 picks for the NFL. Amazon launches a robotaxi in Las Vegas. And Alex Warren's song "Ordinary" reaches one billion streams on Spotify!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Klarna geht mit 17 Milliarden Dollar Bewertung an die Börse, während ehemalige Mitarbeiter das RSU-Programm kritisieren. Larry Ellison wird durch Oracles 400-Milliarden-Kurssprung kurzzeitig zum reichsten Menschen der Welt. Amazon entwickelt AR-Brillen für Lieferfahrer und testet Zoox-Robotaxis in Las Vegas. Behind the Scenes firmiert unter neuem Namen SpeakEasy Studio um. Die FTC untersucht den Einfluss von Chatbots auf Kinder. Albanien ernennt erstmals einen KI-Bot zum Minister. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Intro & Second Shot Golf (00:05:05) Klarna IPO & RSU-Kritik (00:24:30) Oracle Deep Dive (00:44:30) Amazon AR-Brillen & Zoox (00:48:30) RSL Content-Schutz (00:49:45) Perplexity verklagt (00:50:10) Amazon Netflix-Werbedeal (00:51:20) OpenAI-Microsoft Einigung (00:53:00) Opendoor CEO-Wechsel (00:53:45) Schmuddelecke Shownotes Glöckler Golf Break 60 Second Shot– youtube.com Klarna-Aktie steigt nach Börsengang – bloomberg.com Klarna RSU IPO Vergütung – linkedin.com Oracle und OpenAI unterzeichnen $300 Milliarden Cloud-Deal – wsj.com Billionaire Index – bloomberg.com Wie Financial Engineering zu Larry Ellisons $100-Milliarden-Tag führte – forbes.com Amazon entwickelt AR-Brille als Herausforderung für Meta – theinformation.com Amazons Zoox startet Robotaxi in Las Vegas – ft.com Das Web hat ein neues System für die Bezahlung durch KI-Unternehmen. – theverge.com Amazon und Netflix schließen Werbedeal für DSP-Käufe ab – hollywoodreporter.com OpenAI: Nonprofit-Muttergesellschaft hält Beteiligung an Firma über $100 Milliarden – cnbc.com OpenAI Computing Cost Problem– theinformation.com Chatbot Impact on Kids – bloomberg.com Encyclopedia Britannica verklagt Perplexity wegen KI 'Antwortmaschine' – reuters.com Klage: Entlassene FBI-Führungskräfte werfen Trump-Verbündeten Politisierung vor – politico.com Epstein – bloomberg.com Epstein Post von @dmehro.bsky.social - Bluesky – bsky.app Albanien AI – reuters.com Philipp Klöckner über Geld und Ostdeutschland – sueddeutsche.de

Episode 668: Neal and Toby talk about Oracle's big day as it secures a massive deal with OpenAI and its CEO Larry Ellison surpassing Elon Musk as the richest man in the world. Then, Trump's No Tax on Tips law is a huge win for content creators and podcasters. Next, Amazon's robotaxi service breaks into the market starting in Viva Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the rising insurance costs for employers, NYC's weirdly specific apartment buildings, and a rare disappearance of the No-Hitter this season.  00:00 - Charlie Kirk fatally shot 2:45 - Oracle has a good day 8:15 - Creators cheer for tax break 12:00 - Zoox zooms in Las Vegas 17:00- Insurance costs rising for businesses 19:20 - 99 units to keep wages low 21:30 - No no-hitters this year 23:40 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Joby VTOLs Fly 50,000 Passengers - China Car Sales Up in August - Mexico Hits China w/ 50% Tariffs - Tesla Owner Loyalty Drops Below Ford - Stellantis Considers Drum Brakes to Cut Particulates - Honda N-One EV Enters Kei Car Segment - Nissan V2V Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42% - Lyft AVs Battle Waymo in Atlanta - Zoox Opens Business in Las Vegas - Austin Reborn As Old-School EV

- Joby VTOLs Fly 50,000 Passengers - China Car Sales Up in August - Mexico Hits China w/ 50% Tariffs - Tesla Owner Loyalty Drops Below Ford - Stellantis Considers Drum Brakes to Cut Particulates - Honda N-One EV Enters Kei Car Segment - Nissan V2V Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42% - Lyft AVs Battle Waymo in Atlanta - Zoox Opens Business in Las Vegas - Austin Reborn As Old-School EV

Ce jeudi 11 septembre, François Sorel a reçu Michel Levy Provençal, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Jérôme Marin, fondateur de cafetech.fr, Bruno Guglielminetti, journaliste et animateur de "Mon Carnet de l'actualité numérique", et Marion Moreau, journaliste et fondatrice d'Hors Normes Média. Ils se sont penchés sur le lancement d'OpenAI dans le cinéma, la préparation de la sortie des lunettes connectées d'Amazon, ainsi que l'introduction des robotaxis gratuits d'Amazon à Las Vegas, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Amazon is making its long-awaited leap into the Robotaxi race with the launch of its self-driving Zoox vehicles in Las Vegas. We take a look at the new autonomous vehicles and what they mean for the broader Robotaxi rollout in the U.S.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Amazon's self-driving robotaxi business is up and running in Las Vegas. Zoox is now offering rides for free on and near the Strip. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.

When James Cox, the former leader of Uber's ride-share product, UberPool, left that company in 2019, the Silicon Valley giant had abandoned its autonomous vehicle development and sold off the division entirely. While UberPool had struggled to take hold, Cox felt a massive opportunity had been missed: taking the core of UberPool's tech and applying it to robotaxis. , one of the most annoying issues with using Notion was that you couldn't get much done offline because of its cloud-first architecture. As TechCrunch's Ivan Mehta writes, the company has finally solved that problem, adding support for an offline mode to its apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex reviews The Naked Gun's depiction of self-driving cars, Ed puts on his big boy shoes to explain Tesla's big loss in court, and Kirsten rolls her eyes (again) as she brings the show back to Earth. Also, a little Zoox.

Zoox gets an exemption from NHTSA, you can steal a car by hacking the tire pressure monitor, when you ride in a Waymo you agree to defend Waymo, Tesla keeps on Tesla'ing and GM wants to bring back Cruise. That and recalls.Donate for safety!This weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/federal-regulators-give-zoox-an-exemption-for-its-custom-built-robotaxis/ar-AA1K2hi3https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-restarts-driverless-car-program-more-than-a-year-after-cruise-robotaxi-incident/ar-AA1KlhVDhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/lyft-bets-on-robotaxis-to-drive-revenue-growth-51e4ff36https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/08/tesla-robotaxi-scores-permit-to-run-ride-hailing-service-in-texas.htmlhttps://electrek.co/2025/08/06/us-military-buying-tesla-cybertruck-targets-missiles/https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/consumer-electronics/what-is-tesla-s-joe-mode-how-do-you-enable-it/ar-AA1KovIAhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cybersecurity/hackers-unlocking-cars-via-tire-sensors/ar-AA1Kh8Jkhttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/camaro-zl1-tops-chart-of-most-stolen-vehicleshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V508-0485.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V512-5521.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V490-6237.pdf

Summary del Show: • Trump sube aranceles a chips al 100 %, salvo producción nacional; $TSM se salva. • $AAPL anuncia inversiones por 600 Billones y mantiene respaldo de Wedbush. • $UAL supera fallo técnico que afectó más de 1 000 vuelos; aún hay cancelaciones. • Zoox de $AMZN obtiene luz verde para operar robotaxis sin volante ni pedales.

Qasar Younis is the co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, a leading vehicle intelligence platform that helps companies develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale. In June 2025, the company raised $600M at a $15B valuation. Before Applied Intuition, Qasar was the COO and a group partner at Y Combinator, and earlier founded TalkBin, which was acquired by Google. He's also held engineering roles at General Motors and Bosch. In today's episode, we discuss: • The two founder traits Silicon Valley undervalues • How to get 1–3 extra months of work done every year • Lessons from YC on pattern matching and founder feedback • The battle-tested startup formula Qasar used at Applied • Why co-founder fit is make-or-break • Applied's playbook: vertical SaaS, product-led GTM, and leveraging VC networks • Why Applied went multi-product in the early days • Contrarian takes on startup culture, compensation, and cost control • Why domain expertise is making a comeback • And much more… Referenced: • Applied Intuition: https://www.appliedintuition.com • Ansys: https://www.ansys.com • Bilal Zuberi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bzuberi • Bosch: https://www.bosch.com • Elad Gil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eladgil • General Motors: https://www.gm.com • “Google's Acquisition of TalkBin”: https://techcrunch.com/2011/04/25/google-acquires-talkbin-a-feedback-platform-for-businesses-thats-only-five-months-old/ • “High Output Management”: https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884 • Kyle Vogt: https://x.com/kvogt • Marc Andreessen: https://x.com/pmarca • “Only the Paranoid Survive”: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Strategic-Inflection/dp/0385483821 • Paul Graham: https://x.com/paulg • Peter Ludwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwludwig • Sam Altman: https://x.com/sama • TalkBin: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/talkbin • “The History of the Standard Oil Company”: https://www.amazon.com/History-Standard-Oil-Company-Volumes/dp/1519455860 • Waymo: https://waymo.com • Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com • Zoox: https://zoox.com Where to find Qasar: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasar/ Where to find Brett: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: • Website: https://firstround.com/ • First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital • This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: (01:26) Two founder traits Silicon Valley undervalues (04:23) Gain 1-3 extra months of productivity yearly (05:52) Why founders should read outside the startup canon (07:27) Lessons from YC (13:44) Why it's harder to start than to quit (15:52) The moment you become a real founder (20:24) How great founders master luck (21:46) Qasar's battle-tested startup formula (25:37) The founding insight for Applied (31:42) How Applied expanded beyond automotive (38:05) Why Applied went multi-product early (45:45) What no one says about startup secondaries (49:02) Why being cheap is a startup superpower (51:04) The myth of "competition doesn't matter" (53:50) Early scrappiness: The Sunnyvale house setup (54:50) Why domain knowledge is making a comeback (58:32) The mentors who shaped Qasar

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Tesla and Alphabet's Q2 2025 earnings calls, Tesla's growing robotaxi ambitions and the launch of Zoox's limited fixed-route service in Las Vegas.Tesla's Robotaxi expansion ambitions are growing, and on their Q2 2025 earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that Tesla is looking to expand robotaxi service to Nevada, Florida, Arizona and the Bay Area as soon as this weekend. Two key factors behind Tesla's ability to scale quickly are its expansive Supercharger network and its streamlined sensor suite, which is much simpler than those used by Waymo.In Las Vegas, Zoox which requires a robust sensor-suite opened service to members of the public through what the company calls an “Explorers Program”. The operation is highly restricted running only between Resorts World and Luxor, with every ride requiring concierge assistance, giving it the feel of a Disneyland ride rather than an robotaxi service.While robotaxis are scaling, the autonomous trucking industry continues to work through its business model. Multiple models are emerging, with some companies focused on licensing their technology and others building vertically integrated operations.This week, Walt joined the PACCAR earnings call to ask a question about their partnership with Aurora.Episode Chapters0:00 Tesla Q2 2025 Earnings / Robotaxi4:26 FSD Take Rate6:53 Safety9:38 Robotaxi Expansion to Las Vegas?11:15 Zoox Las Vegas Service17:55 Who Launches Commercial Service First in Vegas? Zoox or Tesla?18:46 Amazon's Commitment to Zoox21:24 Scaling Robotaxi26:31 Robotaxi Bay Area Launch28:21 VW's Continued Autonomous Driving Struggles 32:36 Alphabet's Commitment to Waymo34:14 Bot Auto Steves & Sons Partnership 37:24 Autonomous Trucking40:02 PACCAR Q2 2205 Earnings Call45:19 Next WeekRecorded on Friday, July 25, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Tech earnings are rolling in and Alphabet just dropped a strong quarter, with search and cloud firing on all cylinders. Anthony and Piers unpack why fears of AI eating into Google's ad machine are overblown (for now), and what a mind-bending $85 billion AI spend tells us about the battle for dominance.Meanwhile, Tesla's numbers paint a rougher picture. Revenue down, profits off a cliff, and EV incentives scrapped. But Musk's betting big on robotaxis and he's not alone. The guys break down the race between Tesla, Waymo, and Amazon's Zoox for the future of driverless mobility.Also in this episode: Trump's new Japan trade pact sends Japanese automakers soaring, a look at how the carry trade could backfire on the US, and why meme stocks like Krispy Kreme are suddenly back in the spotlight.(00:00) Intro(03:07) Alphabet Earnings(07:08) Google Cloud & AI(09:26) $85B AI Spend(14:29) Mag 7 Check-In(16:53) Tesla Misses(21:24) Musk's Big Bets(23:20) RoboTaxi Showdown(28:39) Can Tesla Win?(32:38) Trump's Japan Deal(36:54) Carry Trade Risk(40:43) Meme Stocks Return(46:23) WallStreetBets Redux

With Elon Musk's Tesla piloting its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas and Waymo expanding, it's the perfect time to revisit our interview with Zoox CEO Aicha Evans. She went deep with WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims on her decisions to sell the company to Amazon for over $1.2 billion and to keep Zoox's radical design for a driverless car that looks like a lounge on wheels. As she and her rivals work to win customers' trust, Evans's insights into robotaxi safety are even more timely. Plus, in a brand-new segment Higgins and Mims dig into why this moment is so crucial for the robotaxi business to reach surprising new customers–like parents. Check Out Past Episodes: Tariffs, EVs and China: A CEO Insider's View of the Car Business How Microsoft's AI Chief Defines ‘Humanist Super Intelligence' How Zipline's Drones Are Taking Off in the U.S. and Rivaling Amazon Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Read Christopher Mims's Keywords column. Read Tim Higgins's column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 213nd episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 06/21/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. In this episode: Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, moving from text-to-image to video with a subscription model offering up to 21-second clips, highlighting the affordability and growing capabilities in AI video generation. Google's Gemini AI family updates include high-efficiency models for cost-effective workloads, and new enhancements in Google's search function now allow for voice interactions. The introduction of two new benchmarks, Live Code Bench Pro and Abstention Bench, aiming to test and improve the problem-solving and abstention capabilities of reasoning models, revealing current limitations. OpenAI wins a $200 million US defense contract to support various aspects of the Department of Defense, reflecting growing collaborations between tech companies and government for AI applications. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter (00:01:32) News Preview Tools & Apps (00:02:12) Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1 (00:05:52) Google's Gemini AI family updated with stable 2.5 Pro, super-efficient 2.5 Flash-Lite (00:07:59) Google's AI Mode can now have back-and-forth voice conversations (00:10:13) YouTube to Add Google's Veo 3 to Shorts in Move That Could Turbocharge AI on the Video Platform Applications & Business (00:11:10) The ‘OpenAI Files' will help you understand how Sam Altman's company works (00:12:29) OpenAI drops Scale AI as a data provider following Meta deal (00:13:28) Amazon's Zoox opens its first major robotaxi production facility Projects & Open Source (00:15:20) LiveCodeBench Pro: How Do Olympiad Medalists Judge LLMs in Competitive Programming? (00:19:45) AbstentionBench: Reasoning LLMs Fail on Unanswerable Questions (00:22:49) MiniMax-M1: Scaling Test-Time Compute Efficiently with Lightning Attention Research & Advancements (00:24:33) Scaling Laws of Motion Forecasting and Planning -- A Technical Report Policy & Safety (00:28:07) Universal Jailbreak Suffixes Are Strong Attention Hijackers (00:30:52) OpenAI found features in AI models that correspond to different ‘personas' (00:33:25) OpenAI wins $200 million U.S. defense contract

Send us a textFrom Elephant Butts to Ethical AI — Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at SamaEpisode intro Duncan Curtis, SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology at Sama, has shipped everything from autonomous-vehicle platforms at Zoox to game-changing data products at Google. Today he leads a 160-person team that's reinventing how training data is curated, labeled, and audited so enterprises can ship production-ready GenAI—without the lurking model risk. Sama's newest release, Sama Automate, is already cutting annotation time by 40 percent while keeping quality above SLAs, and Duncan says they're “aiming for a 10× improvement by 2025.” (aiuserconference.com, sama.com)If you want the inside track on AI ROI, ethical guardrails, and why A's hire A's (but B's hire C's!), lean in—this one's for you. (And yes, we do get to elephant butts.)Timestamped roadmap00:46 Meet Duncan Curtis03:51 The Duncan Brand05:52 Making Time for Yourself08:47 Autonomous Cars — 9× Safer12:21 Favorite Jobs13:24 Inside Sama14:39 Data & LLM Training16:04 De-Risking Models19:08 Ethical AI22:43 Stopping Hallucinations27:18 Data Labeling Deep-Dive31:56 Production-Ready GenAI33:44 AGI Horizons35:34 What Makes Sama Different36:31 Calculating AI ROI38:50 State of the LLMs44:48 Elephant Butts & Closing ThoughtsQuick linksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-curtis/Sama: https://www.sama.com/Latest blog: “Sama Introduces New Data Automation Platform” (sama.com)Hear more: Duncan on “Human Guardrails in Generative AI” (DataCamp podcast) (datacamp.com)Hashtags#MakingDataSimple #AIProduct #GenAI #DataLabeling #EthicalAI #AIROI #AutonomousVehicles #PodcastWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textFrom Elephant Butts to Ethical AI — Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at SamaEpisode intro Duncan Curtis, SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology at Sama, has shipped everything from autonomous-vehicle platforms at Zoox to game-changing data products at Google. Today he leads a 160-person team that's reinventing how training data is curated, labeled, and audited so enterprises can ship production-ready GenAI—without the lurking model risk. Sama's newest release, Sama Automate, is already cutting annotation time by 40 percent while keeping quality above SLAs, and Duncan says they're “aiming for a 10× improvement by 2025.” (aiuserconference.com, sama.com)If you want the inside track on AI ROI, ethical guardrails, and why A's hire A's (but B's hire C's!), lean in—this one's for you. (And yes, we do get to elephant butts.)Timestamped roadmap00:46 Meet Duncan Curtis03:51 The Duncan Brand05:52 Making Time for Yourself08:47 Autonomous Cars — 9× Safer12:21 Favorite Jobs13:24 Inside Sama14:39 Data & LLM Training16:04 De-Risking Models19:08 Ethical AI22:43 Stopping Hallucinations27:18 Data Labeling Deep-Dive31:56 Production-Ready GenAI33:44 AGI Horizons35:34 What Makes Sama Different36:31 Calculating AI ROI38:50 State of the LLMs44:48 Elephant Butts & Closing ThoughtsQuick linksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-curtis/Sama: https://www.sama.com/Latest blog: “Sama Introduces New Data Automation Platform” (sama.com)Hear more: Duncan on “Human Guardrails in Generative AI” (DataCamp podcast) (datacamp.com)Hashtags#MakingDataSimple #AIProduct #GenAI #DataLabeling #EthicalAI #AIROI #AutonomousVehicles #PodcastWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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This week, hosts Chad Sowash, Joel Cheesman, and Emi Beredugo sling zingers at the tech and policy chaos of today's work of work. First up, they cackle over OpenAI's Sam Altman throwing shade at Meta, claiming Zuck's crew dangled $100 million bonuses to poach his AI wizards. Altman, smirking on his brother's podcast, scoffed, “Meta's not exactly an innovation powerhouse,” betting OpenAI's culture will outshine cash as they chase superintelligence—AI that'll make humans look like dial-up modems. Chad quips, “Zuck's throwing cash like confetti, but Altman's holding the AGI trump card.” Next, the hosts tackle Trump's immigration whiplash. Last week, he hit pause on ICE raids targeting farms and hotels—where 42% of crop workers and 7.6% of hospitality staff are undocumented—after farmers cried foul. But days later, he flipped, doubling down on mass deportations, especially in blue states, risking $315 billion in economic fallout. Tech gets weirder with Amazon's Andy Jassy predicting AI will shrink corporate jobs, leaning on generative AI and Zoox's 10,000 robotaxis to replace drivers. Meanwhile, Zoom's Eric Yuan shrugs off work-life balance, saying leaders live for work and family, but sees AI pushing Gen Z toward three-day workweeks. Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, not to be outdone, launches an AI hotline starring a digital him. Surely, AI Sebastian will be running interviews at Klarna soon, right? Tune in for insight. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes 01:49 Current Events: Juneteenth and Global Chaos 03:21 TikTok's Staying Power 05:10 Browser Dating: Privacy or Romance? 08:08 Indeed's New Market Squeeze 08:25 Meta vs. OpenAI: The Poaching Wars 24:32 Trump's Economic Tightrope 29:35 Immigration vs. Market Needs 35:26 AI's Job Displacement Threat 45:33 Culture and Burnout 50:23 The Infinite Workday Free stuff at http://www.chadcheese.com/free

- Cars Hold Up U.S. and Japan Trade Deal - Brazil Wants Higher Tariffs on China Now - Most China Plants Underutilized - U.S. Tariffs Will Raise Car Prices $1,760 - Is GM Trying to Torpedo Ford Battery Plant? - Buick Electra E5 Has 500K Mile Battery - Zoox Starts Building AVs in California - Helm.ai Uses Vision-Only for L4

- Cars Hold Up U.S. and Japan Trade Deal - Brazil Wants Higher Tariffs on China Now - Most China Plants Underutilized - U.S. Tariffs Will Raise Car Prices $1,760 - Is GM Trying to Torpedo Ford Battery Plant? - Buick Electra E5 Has 500K Mile Battery - Zoox Starts Building AVs in California - Helm.ai Uses Vision-Only for L4

Get ready for a game-changing episode of Truck Tech! Thomas Wasson sits down with Ali Javidan, Founder & CTO of Range Energy, to reveal groundbreaking electrification technology that's not focused on the tractor. Range Energy is putting the trailer to work with an innovative e-axle and battery system that promises to revolutionize fuel efficiency, safety, and operational transparency for fleets. In this deep dive, learn about: The "Ignored" Trailer: Why focusing on the trailer, not just the tractor, is key to decarbonizing commercial transportation. E-Axle Innovation: How a drive motor and battery pack on the trailer can reduce fuel consumption (up to 70%!), provide regenerative braking, and integrate seamlessly with any tractor. Smart Braking & Stability: Witness incredible safety improvements with faster reaction times than traditional ABS, significantly reducing stopping distances and preventing jackknifing, even on ice! Reefer Electrification: Discover how Range Energy's system can power refrigeration units, eliminating the need for diesel gensets and capturing enough regenerative energy to run reefers for an entire shift. Operational Simplicity: Learn why Range Energy's system requires zero modifications to the tractor, using standard air and light connections, and how it can be easily bolted onto existing trailers. Future Applications: Explore the potential for powering auxiliary components, APUs, and even defense applications. Ali, with his extensive background from Tesla, Google, and Zoox, shares the vision behind Range Energy and how they're empowering fleets to achieve significant decarbonization without major operational disruptions. Don't miss this look at the smart, sustainable future of trucking! #TruckTech #RangeEnergy #ElectricTrailer #EAxle #FleetElectrification #EVTrucking #ReeferTrailer #RegenerativeBraking #SmartTrailer #CommercialTrucking #SupplyChain #Logistics #Decarbonization #CleanTransportation #ACTExpo #FutureOfTrucking #Innovation #TruckingIndustry #Freight #ColdChain #SustainableLogistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description:In this episode, I explore the emerging landscape of RoboTaxis, focusing on Tesla's driverless Model Y and its implications for the autonomous vehicle market. I discuss Tesla's vision-based technology, the planned unmodified taxi fleet, and the transparency concerns that arise with Tesla's claims. We compare Tesla's strategy with competitors like Waymo and Zoox, while also addressing Elon Musk's ambitious scaling goals and the regulatory hurdles ahead. This conversation highlights the critical balance between innovation and public safety in the RoboTaxi sector, urging listeners to remain engaged with these evolving developments.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews Links: AV in Austin WebsiteRobotaxi VideoElon Musk gives us some Robotaxi detailsElon says Tesla Robotaxi launch will force companies to license Full Self-DrivingTesla starts Robotaxi testingTesla moves to block city of Austin releasing Robotaxi infoTesla admits it would 'suffer financial harm' if FSD data becomes publicTesla Robotaxi what we knowTesla sets tentative date for RobotaxiRobotaxi launch info in Austin Robotaxi update*Show Art Created By Dall-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Josh share stories from their overlapping (but separate) Vegas trips—featuring video poker luck, suite mix-ups, and the ever-popular Ultimate X dilemmas. Chris scored an $8,000 royal flush on Super Times Pay; Josh hit 4 Aces on Ultimate X. Josh's Palazzo stay included a room mix-up (no elliptical!) and a “non-ESS” experience. Chris's smoky suite The "accidental kicker" mistake Venetian/Palazzo's new sundry store opened; Josh shares comp tips (hint: no comped undies). Listener Amy praised the Vegas community; Robin shared Ultimate X tips; Jenna asked about comps for smaller bankrolls. The Big Wheel featured Amazon's Zoox robo-taxis and a notary conference at Green Valley Ranch.   Follow the show:
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In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick explores the world of autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, discussing their origins in science fiction, the major players in the industry, the technology that powers them, and the challenges they face. The conversation delves into the safety concerns surrounding robotaxis, highlighting both humorous incidents and serious implications of their operation on public roads. LeeAnn also addresses the public's perception of robotaxis and the future of autonomous driving technology. Takeaways:·       Robotaxis are inspired by sci-fi concepts.·       Waymo is the leading company in the robotaxi space.·       Motional operates robotaxis in Las Vegas through Lyft.·       Zoox is building purpose-built autonomous vehicles with no driver controls.·       The technology behind robotaxis combines LIDAR, radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and artificial intelligence.·       Public perception of robotaxis is mixed, with safety concerns.·       Hilarious incidents highlight the learning curve of robotaxis.·       The future of autonomous vehicles is still uncertain, but evolving.You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women's Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved.

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week the two newest casinos on the Vegas Strip were in the news. Resorts World partnered with Zoox to bring more robotaxis to the Strip while eliminating paid parking...sort of. Fontainebleau went ahead with their dealer layoffs and announced the opening date and prices for their Tom Brady driven sports museum named Hall of Excellence. What will the Summer have in store for these properties? In other news the April visitor numbers looked very mixed, but what is the overall picture and is it really bad? With Vegas struggling a number of deals are beginning to surface including an amazing Guy Fieri AYCE special, free parking at Resorts World and a Summer all-inclusive package at Plaza. We also discuss: Brian Christopher out at Plaza, taking a million dollar jackpot in cash, Primm is full, Flamingo continues to mess up check-in and we remember when Las Vegas was advertised as "The World's Best Vacation Value". Episode Guide 0:29 April visitor stats & airport numbers - Is it really bad? 2:13 Will the Southwest changes cause problems for Vegas? 4:03 Las Vegas “The World's Best Vacation Value” 5:39 Flamingo's crazy early check-in fee & the repercussions 8:30 An amazing Vegas AYCE deal! 9:59 Plaza's summer all-inclusive deal 11:56 Brian Christopher out at Plaza 13:19 Fixing Plaza's non smoking casino & Sand Dollar 15:26 Fontainebleau's Hall of Excellence opening - $$$ 16:55 Million dollar Vegas jackpot paid in all cash 17:55 $250 spins - Is a million dollars enough? 19:48 Fontainebleau's dealer layoffs 20:25 Resorts World partners with Zoox 21:32 Resorts World brings free parking back…sort of 23:13 Which garage to park in at Resorts World Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Spring has sprung, and the AV sector is full of happenings. From Sterling Anderson's surprise move from Aurora to GM, to a series of recalls at Waymo and Zoox, the gang discusses the AV sector's busy spring.

Apple is rumored to unveil Solarim, a visionOS-inspired software interface at WWDC, Zoox has issued its second software recall in a month, and Android Auto will receive several updates beyond the integration of Google’s Gemini assistant. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you,Continue reading "Apple Will Likely Unveil A New Software Interface Inspired By visionOS at WWDC – DTH"

  Today Razib talks to Tim Lee, a previous guest on Unsupervised Learning. Lee hosts Understanding AI. Lee covered tech more generally for a decade for Washington Post, Ars Technica, and Vox.com. He has a master's degree in computer science from Princeton. Lee writes extensively about general AI issues, from Deep Research's capabilities to the state of large language models. But one of the major areas he has focused on is self-driving cars. With expansion of Waymo to Austin, and this June's debut of Tesla's robotaxis, Razib wanted to talk to Lee about the state of the industry. They discuss the controversies relating to safety and self-driving cars. Is it true, as some research suggests, that Waymo and self-driving cars are safer than human-driven cars? What about the accidents Waymos have been implicated in? Is it true that they were actually due to human error and recklessness, rather than the self-driving cars themselves? Lee also contrasts the different companies' strategies in the sector, from Waymo to Zoox to Tesla. Razib also asks him about the fact that self-driving cars' imminent arrival seems to have been overhyped five years ago, with Andrew Yang predicting trucker mass unemployment, to the reality that Waymo has now surpassed Lyft in ride volume in San Francisco. They also discuss the limitations of self-driving cars in terms of their ability to navigate cities and regions where snow might be a major impediment, and why there has been a delay in their expansion to freeway routes.

Join Eric, @EnglishNick67, @WesMoss365, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George in their newly extended timeslot from 3pm-7pm as they chat about Trump's visible hand, Zoox, World Bee Day, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

Today's show: Jason, Lon & Alex discuss the day's hottest tech and startup news. Zoox's robotaxi crash and voluntary recall, COATUE's innovative open-ended venture fund that could democratize private tech investing, the NSO Group's massive $167M fine for spyware abuse, Uber's record-setting earnings and in-person work push, and a candid AI wake-up call from Fiverr's CEO urging employees to embrace automation or fall behind. From regulatory shakeups to funding innovation and the rise of AI productivity, this episode captures the chaos and opportunity of tech in 2025.Timestamps:(1:09) Show Intro(2:43) Will Coatue's new low buy-in fund replace or supplement traditional VC investments?(9:55) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/⁠twist(13:38) Zoox issues recall: why this might be the best case scenario for self-driving cars.(20:18) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(22:39) Meta wins settlement against NSO: do spyware companies even need to exist?(25:45) Uber bests expectations in Q1! Why their future is looking bright.(29:48) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist(33:10) How scared should we be of AI replacing us? Fiverr's CEO says VERY.(40:57) In Office Hours, Evan from FusionAds wants to know: how to make clients feel more confident in with AI-generated marketing?(50:03) The Founder Friday Tournament's Final Four is now... a FINAL FIVE?!Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpLinks from episode:Do Things That Don't Scale: https://paulgraham.com/ds.htmlFusionAds: https://www.fusionos.ai/ai-generative-advertisingFollow Evan:X: https://x.com/EG_FusionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangraj/Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:55) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.co(20:18) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(29:48) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Thoughts on Amazon's decision to recall 270 of its new ‘Zoox' robotaxis after one of the self-driving vehicles crashed in Las Vegas…PLUS – Chad Stahelski & Keanu Reeves are wading back into the world of the Baba Yaga with ‘John Wick 5' AND a factory camera caught a humanoid robot violently attacking a factory workers - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly