American tech entrepreneur, co-founder of Uber and head of Atoms, navigating a high-stakes post-Uber phase.
A wave of updates across Uber, Waymo, Baidu, and others is redefining autonomous-vehicle deployment in major markets. Partnerships are shifting, apps are expanding beyond rides, and regulators are sharpening standards. The evolving ecosystem is accelerating, with major players preparing for broader rollout in 2028 and beyond.
Moonshot has released Kimi K3, an open-weight model that independent tests say matches frontier performance and has prompted investor selling in chip stocks. Tech figures and regulators are trading accusations about distillation and national security, while industry voices argue the alarm is exaggerated.
Tesla is accelerating its AI and robotics agenda while its robotaxi rollout remains limited and costly. Quarterly data show robotaxi miles dwindling, even as Musk pushes Optimus and other AI initiatives. Analysts warn that regulatory hurdles and high CapEx complicate the path to scale.
Zoox has received a temporary NHTSA exemption that allows it to charge fares for its purpose-built robotaxis and will start paid rides in Las Vegas on Aug. 10. The company can deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years under enhanced federal oversight while state and local approvals remain required for expansion.
Two large budgets face significant cuts: Long Beach plans layoffs and service reductions, while New York City’s school district avoids broad cuts by offsetting deficits with state funds and debt management measures.
Moove has raised $250 million in a Series C led by Mubadala, supporting its plan to scale autonomous-vehicle operations while continuing its human-driven fleet business. The funding values Moove at $2.1 billion and will fund depots, hiring, and expansion with Waymo partnerships.