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US auto safety regulator closes probe into GM's Cruise robotaxis

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US auto safety regulator closes probe into GM's Cruise robotaxis

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it is closing its preliminary evaluation into hard braking and immobilization issues in autonomous vehicles operated by General Motors' Cruise unit. This comes after the recall action taken by Cruise and the analysis of data presented by the company, which showed a reduction in hard braking incidents after software updates. However, Cruise still faces investigations by the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission related to an accident involving one of its autonomous vehicles that caused harm to a pedestrian.

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GM reduces spending on Robotaxi unit cruise, in setback for driverless cars

Wired · 1y ago

GM reduces spending on Robotaxi unit cruise, in setback for driverless cars

General Motors (GM) plans to reduce spending in its self-driving car unit Cruise after a recent accident involving a pedestrian. The incident led to the retraction of Cruise's operating permit for driverless cars in San Francisco. GM's CEO, Mary Barra, stated that the company aims to be more cautious in the expansion of Cruise after operations resume. The focus will now be on safety, transparency, and accountability to regain trust with regulators and the communities where Cruise operates. Cruise has already recalled all of its driverless vehicles and suspended services in Austin and Phoenix.

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports

Reuters · 1y ago

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports

General Motors' self-driving car unit, Cruise, is planning to resume testing its robotaxis on public roads with safety drivers in Houston and Dallas after suspending operations in October. The company aims to rebuild trust with regulators and the public before relaunching its service. Cruise is currently meeting with officials in select markets to gather information and provide updates. The move comes as labor unions and lawmakers call for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles following recent accidents involving self-driving taxis. The US Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission are also investigating a specific accident involving Cruise's robotaxi in October.

GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

Reuters · 1y ago

GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

General Motors' Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has appointed Steve Kenner as its Chief Safety Officer. With extensive experience in the auto and tech industries, Kenner will be responsible for overseeing Cruise's safety management systems and operations. This appointment comes after a critical incident involving a self-driving Cruise vehicle in San Francisco, resulting in the suspension of the company's driverless testing license. Kenner's role will be crucial in rebuilding trust, ensuring road safety, and establishing public confidence in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Protestors Rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco

Robots · 1y ago

Protestors Rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco

Protesters gathered outside Cruise's headquarters in San Francisco after reports that one of its robotaxis blocked an ambulance, allegedly leading to a patient's death. The incident, which occurred on August 14, sparked controversy and concerns about the expansion of robotaxi services in the city. Cruise denies allegations, presenting video evidence that largely supports their claim that the ambulance was able to navigate past the Cruise vehicle without significant obstruction. Nonetheless, this incident has raised questions about the safety and impact of autonomous vehicles in urban environments.

GM robotaxi unit Cruise offers $75,000 to resolve crash probe

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

GM robotaxi unit Cruise offers $75,000 to resolve crash probe

General Motors' Cruise robotaxi unit has offered to pay $75,000 to resolve an investigation into its failure to disclose details of a pedestrian crash involving a self-driving car. The California Public Utilities Commission had ordered Cruise to appear at a hearing on February 6 for misleading the commission and making false public comments. Cruise, which has fired several executives over the incident, has also requested the hearing be deferred and sought alternative dispute resolution. The investigation is expected to be completed before February 6.

Qualcomm ends bid to buy Israel's Autotalks after antitrust probe

Reuters · 1y ago

Qualcomm ends bid to buy Israel's Autotalks after antitrust probe

Qualcomm has announced the termination of its bid to acquire Autotalks, an Israeli company that manufactures communication chips for car safety. The acquisition deal, which was announced last year, faced regulatory challenges, with the UK's antitrust regulator opening a probe into the agreement. Due to the lack of timely regulatory approvals, Qualcomm decided to call off the transaction. However, Qualcomm affirmed its commitment to the automotive industry and its focus on its product roadmap, customers, and partners.

GM's Cruise taps Xbox video game veteran as next CEO

TechCrunch · 1y ago

GM's Cruise taps Xbox video game veteran as next CEO

GM's Cruise has named Marc Whitten as its new CEO. Whitten is a video game industry veteran and was a founding engineer at Xbox and Xbox Live. He will assume the role on July 16, filling the position left vacant since co-founder Kyle Vogt resigned in December 2020. Whitten has worked at Unity as CTO, Amazon as GM and VP, and Sonos as Chief Product Officer. Whitten expressed excitement about the opportunity to be a part of the transformation of transportation into a safer and more accessible industry.

Brazil judge closes coordination probe into Google, Telegram

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge closes coordination probe into Google, Telegram

Brazil's judge has decided to close an investigation into Google and Telegram for allegedly coordinating opposition to a bill targeting fake news. The bill, which is still under review, seeks to enforce penalties for failure to detect and report illegal content by internet companies. Judge Alexandre de Moraes ruled in agreement with Brazil's deputy prosecutor general, stating that criminal proceedings against the tech companies were unnecessary. Last year, Moraes had ordered an investigation into the executives of these firms.

Elon Musk should face an SEC probe over his claims that no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink implants

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk should face an SEC probe over his claims that no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink implants

Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's claims regarding the deaths of Neuralink's test monkeys. Four members of the House of Representatives have written to the SEC, asking the regulator to probe into Musk for securities fraud. Musk previously stated that no monkey had died due to the brain chip, despite reports of health issues and euthanizations of the monkeys. Critics argue that Musk misled investors about the safety of Neuralink's implant. Neuralink has received FDA approval to begin human trials and plans to operate on thousands of people in the coming years.

Tesla to recall nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles, auto regulator says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tesla to recall nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles, auto regulator says

The U.S. auto regulator has announced that Tesla will recall 54,676 Model X vehicles due to a potential issue with the vehicle controller failing to detect low brake fluid and not displaying a warning light. Tesla has released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the problem. The company is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to this issue. In August, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into steering control and power steering problems in 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

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